Thunderstorm Wind — Plaquemines, Louisiana

2015-04-27 · near (nbg)nas New Orleans, Plaquemines, Louisiana

Event narrative

A few trees were reported down and some awnings blown off buildings at Belle Chasse Naval Air Station. A few trees and large branches were also blown down in areas just east of the Naval Air Station.

Wider weather episode

A strong upper level low over the southern Rockies aided in the development of surface low pressure over north Texas on the 26th. As this low moved east along a stationary front over Louisiana and Mississippi, a strong line of thunderstorms developed during the early morning hours of the 27th. This line of storms moved rapidly across southeast Louisiana during the daylight hours of the 27th. Numerous reports of thunderstorm wind damage were received, primarily downed trees and power lines. Several meso-cyclones embedded in the southern potion of the squall line spawned weak tornadoes.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 564664. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.