Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 19 at 2:10AM CST until November 19 at 2:45AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 12:10am
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 12:45am
Description:
SMWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya
River LA from 20 to 60 NM...
* Until 245 AM CST.
* At 209 AM CST, a cluster of severe thunderstorms was located 27 nm
east of Ship Shoal 198, or 28 nm south of Isle Derniers, moving
northeast at 20 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.
* The cluster of severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly open
waters.
Instruction:
Strong winds will be dangerous for boaters or anyone near the water.
Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Seek shelter or move
to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA