Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 19 at 10:59AM CST until November 19 at 11:30AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 19, 2024 - 8:59am
Expires:
November 19, 2024 - 9:30am
Description:
For the following areas...
Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the
Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm...
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana
out 20 to 60 NM...
At 1058 AM CST, a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of
producing waterspouts were located 39 nm south of Farewell Buoy,
moving northeast at 30 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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.
A 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 Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA