Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Coastal Waters From Pascagoula Mississippi To Stake Island Louisiana From 20 To 60 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

2020-08-15 · near Main Pass 289 Awos (kvky), Coastal Waters From Pascagoula Mississippi To Stake Island Louisiana From 20 To 60 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

KVKY reported a 34 knot thunderstorm wind gust.

Wider weather episode

Erosion aloft of a ridge of high pressure centered west of the region reduced subsidence and increased buoyancy. That increased lift combined with mid level drying created an environment conducive for supercell development.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 916037. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.