Marine Weather Statement for Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays
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- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays
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The areas affected include... Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays... At 928 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 19 nm northeast of West Cote Blanche Bay to 7 nm north of Lower Atchafalaya...
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. LAT...LON 2930 9117 2933 9116 2937 9124 2931 9133 2938 9139 2946 9165 2958 9171 2965 9163 2966 9154 2957 9150 2962 9145 2972 9162 2976 9162 2974 9164 2979 9160 2967 9137 2953 9136 2956 9123 2948 9127 2934 9113
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The areas affected include... Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays... At 928 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 19 nm northeast of West Cote Blanche Bay to 7 nm north of Lower Atchafalaya River, moving southwest at 20 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued July 21 at 9:28PM 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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