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

2015-04-27 · near Ship Shoal Oil Platform (kspr), Coastal Waters From Port Fourchon Louisiana To Lower Atchafalaya River Louisiana From 20 To 60 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

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

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 564671. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.