Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
878 FZUS74 KLIX 021202 MWSLIX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 702 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024 GMZ536-538-555-557-575-577-021300- 702 AM CDT Tue Jul 2 2024 ...A CLUSTER OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... 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... At 700 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. This cluster of thunderstorms is generally located along a line extending from 26 nm southeast of Chandeleur Sound to 13 nm northeast of Pilottown. The cluster of thunderstorms was nearly stationary. 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. Brief, weak waterspouts are possible with this activity. Remain on alert in case warnings are issued for waterspout development. && LAT...LON 2923 8923 2926 8929 2930 8931 2929 8935 2936 8945 2936 8950 2951 8972 2996 8833 2986 8830 2918 8796 $$ TJS