Marine Weather Statement for Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM
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- Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM
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What is happening
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM... At 822 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. This...
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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM... At 822 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. This thunderstorm was located near Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, or 12 nm south of Grand Isle, moving northwest at 10 knots. 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.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 9 at 8:23AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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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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