Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 19 at 5:09AM CST until November 19 at 5:45AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 3:09am
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 3:45am
Description:
SMWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM...
* Until 545 AM CST.
* At 508 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located near Grand Isle, moving northeast at 30
knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats...damage
vessels and oil rigs...and create suddenly higher waves.
Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
Barataria Bay and Grand Isle.
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 the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA