Marine Weather Statement for Mississippi Sound; Breton Sound; Chandeleur Sound +2 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Breton Sound, Chandeleur Sound, Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM, Mississippi Sound
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Breton Sound... Chandeleur Sound... Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM... Mississippi Sound... At 1105 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong...
What the bulletin says to do
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Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Breton Sound... Chandeleur Sound... Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM... Mississippi Sound... At 1105 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This cluster of thunderstorms is generally located along a line extending from near Ship Island to 15 nm southeast of Chandeleur Sound, moving southwest at 15 knots. 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.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 19 at 11:05PM 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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