A cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms that developed across south-central Louisiana moved southwest into the coastal waters south of Louisiana during the morning hours on August 16, producing several reports of strong winds on offshore oil rig platforms. Additional thunderstorms developed during the afternoon hours, causing several more reports of strong winds.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SABINE LAKE, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-AUG-10 13:24:00 to 16-AUG-10 13:24:00 (CST-6)
Location: SABINE
Magnitude: 36.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Sabine Pass NOS Tide Gauge measured a wind gust of 42 mph.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ATCHAFALAYA R TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-AUG-10 07:15:00 to 16-AUG-10 07:15:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSH ISLAND
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An oil rig platform in South Marsh Island Block 281 estimated a wind gust of 40 mph.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-AUG-10 13:35:00 to 16-AUG-10 13:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUTH OF SABINE RIVER
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An oil rig platform in West Cameron Block 17 measured a wind gust of 40 mph.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-AUG-10 14:35:00 to 16-AUG-10 14:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MOUTH OF SABINE RIVER
Magnitude: 39.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

KVBS measured a wind gust of 45 mph.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ATCHAFALAYA R TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-AUG-10 06:40:00 to 16-AUG-10 06:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSH ISLAND
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An oil rig platform in South Marsh Island Block 236 estimated a wind gust of 40 mph.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-AUG-10 06:55:00 to 16-AUG-10 06:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE LAKE
Magnitude: 35.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An oil rig platform in East Cameron Block 14 estimated a wind gust of 40 mph.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ATCHAFALAYA R TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA 20 TO 60NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-AUG-10 22:55:00 to 16-AUG-10 22:55:00 (CST-6)
Location: ATCHAFALAYA BAY
Magnitude: 42.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

KEIR measured a sustained wind of 40 mph with a peak wind gust of 48 mph.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-AUG-10 06:25:00 to 16-AUG-10 06:25:00 (CST-6)
Location: WHITE LAKE
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An oil rig platform in Vermilion Block 26 measured a wind gust of 38 knots or 44 mph.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in ATCHAFALAYA R TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-AUG-10 06:35:00 to 16-AUG-10 06:35:00 (CST-6)
Location: MARSH ISLAND
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An oil rig platform in South Marsh Island Block 239 measured a wind gust of 67 mph.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SABINE LAKE, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-AUG-10 13:30:00 to 16-AUG-10 13:30:00 (CST-6)
Location: SABINE
Magnitude: 40.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Sabine Pass NOS Tide Gauge measured a wind gust of 46 mph.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SABINE LAKE, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-AUG-10 13:42:00 to 16-AUG-10 13:42:00 (CST-6)
Location: SOUTH PLEASURE ISLAND
Magnitude: 49.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Port Arthur NOS Tide Gauge measured a wind gust of 49 knots or 56 mph.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in SABINE LAKE, GULF OF MEXICO
From 16-AUG-10 13:40:00 to 16-AUG-10 13:40:00 (CST-6)
Location: SABINE
Magnitude: 38.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Sabine Pass School Weathernet Station measured a widn gust of 44 mph.