Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Sabine Lake, Gulf of Mexico

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

Event narrative

Port Arthur NOS Tide Gauge measured a wind gust of 49 knots or 56 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 257918. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.