Special Marine Warning for Mississippi Sound; Chandeleur Sound
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Chandeleur Sound, Mississippi Sound
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- Severe
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What is happening
SMWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Chandeleur Sound... Mississippi Sound... * Until 330 AM CDT. * At 235 AM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts was located over Bay St. Louis, moving southwest at 10 knots....
What the bulletin says to do
Strong winds will be dangerous for boaters or anyone near the water. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Seek shelter or move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Full official description
Bulletin details
SMWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Chandeleur Sound... Mississippi Sound... * Until 330 AM CDT. * At 235 AM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts was located over Bay St. Louis, moving southwest at 10 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts to 40 knots, and small hail. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats...damage vessels and oil rigs...and create suddenly higher waves. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Cat Island, Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Long Beach, Pass Christian, and Gulfport.
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Special Marine Warning issued August 27 at 2:36AM CDT until August 27 at 3:30AM 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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