Hurricane Watch for Mississippi Sound; Breton Sound; Chandeleur Sound +4 more
Official alert fields
What you need to know
- Applies to
- Breton Sound, Chandeleur Sound, Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River 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, Mississippi Sound
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What is happening
What: Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft. Impacts: Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas can capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility. Where: All of the sounds and open Gulf waters east of the Mississippi River. When: Tropical Storm force winds possible from...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for extreme conditions before conditions deteriorate further.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft. * WHERE...All of the sounds and open Gulf waters east of the Mississippi River. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday morning until early Saturday morning. Small craft advisory conditions will continue through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas can capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.
Official geometry where available
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Official revisions
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Hurricane Watch issued October 7 at 10:21AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Hurricane Watch issued October 7 at 10:12AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Hurricane Watch issued October 7 at 10:12AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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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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