Marine Weather Statement for Lake Pontchartrain
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Lake Pontchartrain
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- Minor
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Lake Pontchartrain... * At 512 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located along a line from 5 NM north of Eden Isle to near Eden Isle, moving west at 15 knots. The strong thunderstorm will...
What the bulletin says to do
Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service office. 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Lake Pontchartrain... * At 512 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located along a line from 5 NM north of Eden Isle to near Eden Isle, moving west at 15 knots. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Eden Isle around 515 AM CDT. Lacombe around 535 AM CDT. Mandeville around 605 AM CDT. Lake Pontchartrain around 610 AM CDT. The Mid Point Of The Causeway Bridge around 615 AM CDT.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued September 4 at 5:12AM 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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