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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
912 AM CDT Mon Jul 1 2024

GMZ572-011545-
912 AM CDT Mon Jul 1 2024

...A CLUSTER OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS 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 911 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong
thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This
cluster of thunderstorms is generally located along a line extending
from 35 nm south of Southwest Pass Of the Mississippi River to 55 nm
south of Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, drifting east at 5 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect widespread gusty winds to around 30 knots, higher
waves, and dangerous lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe
harbor immediately until this activity passes.

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

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LAT...LON 2793 8959 2798 8980 2809 9006 2840 9010
      2866 9003 2858 8944 2857 8922 2796 8909
      2792 8934

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JRK