Tropical Storm Watch for Mississippi Sound; Lake Borgne; Breton Sound +5 more
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What you need to know
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- Breton Sound, Chandeleur Sound, Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm, 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, Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM, Lake Borgne, Mississippi Sound
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What is happening
What: West winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. Impacts: Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Coastal Gulf waters east of the mouth of the Mississippi River, including the sounds and Lake Borgne. When: Tropical Storm...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Gulf waters east of the mouth of the Mississippi River, including the sounds and Lake Borgne. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Tuesday afternoon until Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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Tropical Storm Watch issued July 20 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Official revision - Alert
Tropical Storm Watch issued July 20 at 10:05AM 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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