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Marine Thunderstorm Wind April 27, 2015 · Coastal Waters From Port Fourchon Louisiana To Lower Atchafalaya River Louisiana From 20 To 60 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

61 mph

Measured gust (53 kt)

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

The wider storm

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 across southeast Louisiana during the daylight hours of the 27th. Numerous reports of damage were received, along with at least 5 tornadoes.

Began near Ship Shoal Oil Platform (kspr) (28.6000, -91.2000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 564671. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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