Astronomical Low Tide — St. Mary, Louisiana

2019-01-20 · St. Mary, Louisiana

Event narrative

Strong north winds pushed the water level in Vermilion Bay below -1 foot MLLW for several hours. The tide fell to -2 feet at Cypremort Point and -1.33 feet at Amerada Pass.

Wider weather episode

Strong north winds behind a cold front pushed tides well below -1 foot MLLW for multiple hours along the Louisiana Coast.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 801317. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.