Hail — Lafourche, Louisiana

2021-04-13 · near Thibodaux, Lafourche, Louisiana

Event narrative

The public reported quarter sized hail in Chackbay near Thibodaux.

Wider weather episode

A wake low developed on the backside of a cluster of showers and thunderstorms racing south across southeast Louisiana. This drastically enhanced downdraft winds, producing long duration winds around tropical storm strength across the area with peak gusts as strong as a weak hurricane.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 954092. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.