Headline:
Marine Weather Statement issued September 20 at 1:17AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Marine Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2024 - 11:17pm
Expires:
September 20, 2024 - 12:00am
Description:
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA
out 20 nm...
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...
Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM...
At 117 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong
thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak
waterspouts. This cluster of thunderstorms is generally located along
a line extending from 7 nm northwest of Grand Isle to near Louisiana
Offshore Oil Port, moving southwest at 10 knots.
Mariners can expect widespread gusty winds to around 30 knots, higher
waves and dangerous lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe
harbor immediately until this activity passes.
Brief, weak waterspouts are possible with this activity. Remain on
alert in case warnings are issued for waterspout development.
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; 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