Marine Weather Statement for Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays; Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays; Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM
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What you need to know
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- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays, Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays
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What is happening
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays... Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM... Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays... At 1028 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. LAT...LON 2931 9119 2937 9124 2931 9130 2931 9134 2924 9126 2903 9126 2889 9131 2932 9191 2974 9165 2966 9156 2969 9155 2968 9155 2957 9150 2962 9145 2958 9137 2953 9136 2955 9131 2952 9127 2944 9126 2936 9116
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Bulletin details
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays... Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM... Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays... At 1028 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 10 nm southeast of West Cote Blanche Bay to near Point Au Fer Island, moving south at 25 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued July 21 at 10:28PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Lake Charles LA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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