Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Sabine Lake, Gulf of Mexico

2016-04-18 · near Intracoastal City, Sabine Lake, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A wind gust of 40 MPH was measured at Port Arthur.

Wider weather episode

A blocking pattern set up over the eastern sections of the country with a trough over Texas. Multiple upper level disturbances moved through Texas providing several rounds of thunderstorms. A couple of storms over the coastal waters became strong.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 630704. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.