Marine Weather Statement for Lake Pontchartrain; Lake Borgne
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Lake Borgne, Lake Pontchartrain
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- Minor
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What is happening
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Lake Borgne... Lake Pontchartrain... At 1119 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of showers, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. This cluster of showers is generally located along a line extending from near...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect widespread gusty winds to around 30 knots and higher waves. 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 Borgne... Lake Pontchartrain... At 1119 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of showers, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. This cluster of showers is generally located along a line extending from near The Mid Point Of The Causeway Bridge to near Rigolets. The cluster of showers was nearly stationary.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued July 30 at 11:20PM 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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