Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Sabine Lake, Gulf of Mexico

2010-08-16 · near Sabine, Sabine Lake, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Sabine Pass NOS Tide Gauge measured a wind gust of 42 mph.

Wider weather episode

A cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms that developed across south-central Louisiana moved southwest into the coastal waters south of Louisiana during the morning hours on August 16, producing several reports of strong winds on offshore oil rig platforms. Additional thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours, causing several more reports of strong winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 257913. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.