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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
319 PM CDT Wed Jul 17 2024

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas...

* Until 415 PM CDT.

* At 319 PM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line
  extending from near Mandeville to near Kenner, moving east at 25
  knots.

  HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots and suddenly
           higher waves. Boats could sustain damage or capsize. Make
           sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Return to
           safe harbor if possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Mandeville, The Mid Point Of The Causeway Bridge, Kenner, Eden
  Isle, Lake Pontchartrain/Lake Maurepas, and Orleans Marina.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are
expected.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3038 9005 3032 8997 3029 8995 3028 8985
      3024 8978 3015 8972 3007 8980 3010 8987
      3005 8993 3000 9003 2999 9015 3003 9039
      3010 9046 3014 9046 3030 9038 3028 9037
      3038 9028 3041 9020
TIME...MOT...LOC 2019Z 271DEG 26KT 3043 9001 2993 9021

HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...>34KTS

$$

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