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 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower
Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from
Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon
Louisiana from 20 to 60 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 Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM; Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA