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

2021-05-20 · near Mars-mississippi Canyon 807 Station (42363), Coastal Waters From Stake Island Louisiana To Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River From 20 To 60 Nm, Gulf of Mexico

Event narrative

AWOS Station KDSF Miss Canyon measured a peak wind gust of 43 mph or 37 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 960524. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.