Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued October 31 at 10:37PM CDT until October 31 at 11:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 31, 2024 - 8:37pm
Expires:
October 31, 2024 - 9:30pm
Description:
SMWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas...
* Until 1130 PM CDT.
* At 1037 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located near Orleans Marina. The severe
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Waterspouts.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats...damage
vessels and oil rigs...and create suddenly higher waves.
* The severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
Instruction:
Boaters should avoid waterspouts and never try to navigate near them.
Move to safe harbor or shelter immediately until the threat passes.
Area Description:
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA