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

2019-04-07 · near Isle Dernieres Station (ildl1), Coastal Waters From Port Fourchon Louisiana To Lower Atchafalaya River Louisiana Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

A 51 knot wind gust was measured in a thunderstorm at Port Fourchon.

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure and an associated cold front moved through the Lower Mississippi River Valley during the afternoon and evening hours of the 7th. Numerous reports of severe weather and several reports of tornadoes were received.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 809426. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.