Marine Thunderstorm Wind · Gulf of Mexico

Marine Thunderstorm Wind August 16, 2010 · Sabine Lake, Gulf of Mexico

56 mph

Measured gust (49 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Port Arthur NOS Tide Gauge measured a wind gust of 49 knots or 56 mph.

The wider storm

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.

Began near South Pleasure Island (29.8667, -93.9300).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 257918. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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