Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Calcasieu Lake, Gulf of Mexico

2009-03-26 · near Grand Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

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

Wider weather episode

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.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 160595. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.