Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 19 at 5:15AM CST until November 19 at 6:15AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 3:15am
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 4:15am
Description:
SMWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas...
* Until 615 AM CST.
* At 515 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Orleans
Marina, moving north 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...
The Mid Point Of The Causeway Bridge, Kenner, Lake
Pontchartrain/Lake Maurepas, Orleans Marina, and Mandeville.
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:
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA