Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued December 27 at 6:20PM CST until December 27 at 8:00PM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
December 27, 2024 - 4:20pm
Expires:
December 27, 2024 - 6:00pm
Description:
For the following areas...
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana
out 20 to 60 NM...
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20
NM...
At 620 PM CST, a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located 19 nm southwest of Farewell Buoy, moving
northeast at 10 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
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.
Boaters should avoid waterspouts and never try to navigate near them.
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 Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA