Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Intracoastal City La To Cameron La 20 To 60nm, Gulf of Mexico
2011-01-09 · near White Lake, Intracoastal City La To Cameron La 20 To 60nm, Gulf of Mexico
35 MG
Magnitude
Event narrative
An oil rig platform in Vermilion Block 245 measured a wind gust of 40 mph.
Wider weather episode
A powerful low pressure system moved across the northwest Gulf of Mexico during the morning and early afternoon hours on January 9. An associated squall line produced several reports of strong winds on offshore oil rigs.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 279096. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.