Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
767 FZUS74 KLIX 151446 MWSLIX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 946 AM CDT Thu Aug 15 2024 GMZ538-555-151530- 946 AM CDT Thu Aug 15 2024 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Breton Sound... Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm... At 946 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 8 nm north of Pilottown, moving southeast at 10 knots. 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 2960 8921 2940 8895 2915 8917 2920 8929 2930 8931 2929 8935 2936 8945 2937 8951 2943 8947 $$ KLG