Marine Weather Statement for Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM
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What you need to know
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- Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm, Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
The areas affected include... Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM... At 623 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around...
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. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service forecast office.
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Bulletin details
The areas affected include... Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM... At 623 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 36 nm south of Farewell Buoy to 37 nm east of Pilottown, moving south at 5 knots. The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.
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- Alert
Marine Weather Statement issued August 24 at 6:24AM 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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