Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 19 at 3:13AM CST until November 19 at 4:45AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 1:13am
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 2:45am
Description:
SMWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA
out 20 nm...
* Until 445 AM CST.
* At 311 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Timbalier
Island, moving northeast at 30 knots.
HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
Terrebonne Bay, Timbalier Bay, and Timbalier Island.
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 LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA