Marine Weather Statement for Mississippi Sound; Chandeleur Sound; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM
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What you need to know
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- Chandeleur Sound, Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM, Mississippi Sound
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What is happening
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Chandeleur Sound... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM... Mississippi Sound... At 243 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts....
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally 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... Chandeleur Sound... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM... Mississippi Sound... At 243 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. This thunderstorm was located near Ship Island, moving east at 5 knots.
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Marine Weather Statement issued July 31 at 2:43AM 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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