Thunderstorm Wind — Lafourche, Louisiana

2019-04-07 · near Port Fourchon, Lafourche, Louisiana

Event narrative

Automated weather station at Pt Fourchon recorded a wind gust to 51 kt or 59 mph.

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 821802. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.