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Tropical Storm Watch for Barataria Bay; Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM

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What: Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft. Impacts: Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Barataria Bay, Coastal Waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon LA out 20 nm and Coastal...

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Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

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* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft. * WHERE...Barataria Bay, Coastal Waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon LA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday morning until early Saturday morning. Small craft advisory conditions will continue through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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    Tropical Storm Watch issued October 7 at 10:21AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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    Tropical Storm Watch issued October 7 at 10:21AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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    Tropical Storm Watch issued October 7 at 10:12AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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    Tropical Storm Watch issued October 7 at 10:12AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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    Tropical Storm Watch issued October 7 at 10:12AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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    Tropical Storm Watch issued October 7 at 10:12AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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    Tropical Storm Watch issued October 7 at 10:12AM 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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