Marine Weather Statement for Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm; Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM
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What you need to know
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- Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm... Coastal Waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon LA out 20 nm... * At 601 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots....
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, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.
Full official description
Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm... Coastal Waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon LA out 20 nm... * At 601 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These strong thunderstorms were located along a line from 12 NM southeast of Timbalier Island to 19 NM south of Empire, or along a line from 12 NM southeast of Timbalier Island to 18 NM northwest of Southwest Pass Of the Mississippi River, moving southeast at 10 knots. Locations impacted include... Louisiana Offshore Oil Port.
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Marine Weather Statement issued September 5 at 6:01AM 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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