Marine Weather Statement for Mississippi Sound; Lake Borgne; Chandeleur Sound
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chandeleur Sound, Lake Borgne, Mississippi Sound
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What is happening
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Chandeleur Sound... Lake Borgne... Mississippi Sound... At 421 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This thunderstorm was located 11 nm southwest of Pass Christian,...
What the bulletin says to do
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Full official description
Bulletin details
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Chandeleur Sound... Lake Borgne... Mississippi Sound... At 421 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This thunderstorm was located 11 nm southwest of Pass Christian, moving south at 5 knots. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, small hail and dangerous lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this activity passes.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 26 at 4:21PM 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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