Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Gulf of Mexico

Marine Thunderstorm Wind March 26, 2009 · Calcasieu Lake, Gulf of Mexico

40 mph

Measured gust (35 kt)

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

A 40 mph wind gust was reported by the Devall tow boat near the Ellander Bridge.

The wider storm

The second day in a row of widespread severe weather affected the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, with numerous reports of severe winds from offshore oil rigs.

Began near Grand Lake (30.0701, -93.3247).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 160595. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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