Gale Watch for Lake Maurepas; Lake Pontchartrain; Mississippi Sound +14 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Barataria Bay, Breton Sound, Chandeleur Sound, Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm, Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm, 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, Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM and 9 more
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- Moderate
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- Possible
What is happening
What: North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 14 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Portions of Gulf of America. When: From Friday evening through Saturday evening.
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Watch issued October 15 at 11:01AM CDT until October 18 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS New Orleans LA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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