Marine Strong Wind — Calcasieu Lake, Gulf of Mexico

2011-05-12 · near Cameron, Calcasieu Lake, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Calcasieu Pass Tide Gauge measured a peak wind gust of 40 mph, along with a peak tide level of 3.46 feet MLLW after a sharp 1.63 foot rise in 40 minutes. Minor coastal flooding resulted.

Wider weather episode

An MCS moving across the northwest Gulf of Mexico caused high tide levels along the coast and several strong wind gusts on offshore oil rigs.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 296345. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.