Strong Wind in Upper Jefferson, Louisiana

Strong Wind March 1, 2010 · Upper Jefferson, Louisiana

52 mph

Measured gust (45 kt)

$10K

Damage as recorded

What the National Weather Service wrote

New Orleans International Airport reported 41g52mph at 1821. Approximately 4,000 customers lost power in Jefferson Parish due to the strong winds.

Strong winds developed on the trailing edge of an area of rain and thunderstorms. Sustained winds near 40 mph were reported with gusts above 50 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 211743. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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