Marine Weather Statement for Lake Maurepas; Lake Pontchartrain
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Lake Maurepas, Lake Pontchartrain
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What is happening
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Lake Maurepas... Lake Pontchartrain... At 503 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. This cluster of thunderstorms is generally located along a line...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect widespread gusty winds to around 30 knots, higher waves and dangerous lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this activity passes. Brief, weak waterspouts are possible with this activity. Remain on alert in case warnings are issued for waterspout development. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service forecast office.
Full official description
Bulletin details
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Lake Maurepas... Lake Pontchartrain... At 503 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. This cluster of thunderstorms is generally located along a line extending from near Lake Maurepas to 25 nm west of Manchac, moving east at 15 knots.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 2 at 5:03AM 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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