Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued December 27 at 11:02PM CST until December 28 at 12:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
December 27, 2024 - 9:02pm
Expires:
December 27, 2024 - 10:00pm
Description:
For the following areas...
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20
NM...
At 1101 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 9 nm south of Petit Bois Pass, moving
northeast at 10 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small
hail.
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.
The severe thunderstorm 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
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA