Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 19 at 5:58AM CST until November 19 at 7:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 3:58am
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 5:00am
Description:
SMWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas...
* Until 700 AM CST.
* At 558 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located over Lake Pontchartrain/Lake Maurepas,
moving northeast at 15 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...
Eden 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:
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA