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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
124 PM CDT Mon Jul 1 2024

GMZ572-011930-
124 PM CDT Mon Jul 1 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
  Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
  Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM...

At 122 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located
51 nm south of Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, or 53 nm south of
Southwest Pass Of the Mississippi River, moving southwest at 10
knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots and locally
higher waves. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately, if
possible, until this activity passes.

Intense lightning is also occurring with this storm. If caught on
the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from
ungrounded metal objects.

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LAT...LON 2795 8970 2800 8986 2808 9005 2844 8986
      2824 8928 2793 8925 2792 8949

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JRK