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Marine Thunderstorm Wind April 7, 2019 · Coastal Waters From Port Fourchon Louisiana To Lower Atchafalaya River Louisiana Out 20 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

59 mph

Measured gust (51 kt)

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Isle Dernieres Station (ildl1) (29.1048, -90.1873).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 809426. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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