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

2019-04-07 · 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

Event narrative

Station KSPR in Ship Shoal Block 178 reported a 51 knot wind gust in a thunderstorm.

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 809432. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.