Gale Watch for Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm; Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm +3 more
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What you need to know
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- 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 Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM
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What is happening
What: East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 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 Sunday afternoon through late Monday night.
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...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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Gale Watch issued November 14 at 12:03PM CST until November 17 at 6:00AM CST by NWS New Orleans LA
Official revision - Alert
Gale Watch issued November 13 at 11:07PM CST until November 17 at 6:00AM CST 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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