Marine Thunderstorm Wind — Coastal Waters From Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River To Port Fourchon Louisiana From 20 To 60 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

2021-05-20 · near Mississippi Canyon Oil Platform 311a (kmdj), Coastal Waters From Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River To Port Fourchon Louisiana From 20 To 60 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

Mesonet station MKDJ measured a peak wind gust of 53 mph or 46 knots from thunderstorm winds.

Wider weather episode

Early on May 20th, 2021 a slow moving squall line and cluster of thunderstorms associated with a weak mid-level disturbance delivered severe wind gusts across marine areas.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 960523. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.