Headline:
Gale Watch issued January 9 at 3:30AM CST until January 10 at 6:00PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Gale Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
January 9, 2025 - 1:30am
Expires:
January 9, 2025 - 9:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, frequent wind gusts over 20
kt. For the Gale Watch, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower
Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from the
Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon
Louisiana out 20 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST today. For
the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Area Description:
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm; Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA