Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Coastal Waters From Port Fourchon Louisiana To Lower Atchafalaya River Louisiana Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

2014-10-13 · near Isle Dernieres Station (ildl1), Coastal Waters From Port Fourchon Louisiana To Lower Atchafalaya River Louisiana Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

The AWOS at Port Fourchon (KXPY) reported a wind gust of 48 mph.

Wider weather episode

A strong storm system moving through the Lower Mississippi River Valley developed a well defined squall line that moved across southeast Louisiana and adjacent coastal waters during the afternoon hours of the 13th. Numerous reports of wind damage occurred across the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 541033. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.