Marine Weather Statement

The areas affected include... Barataria Bay... Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm... Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM...

At 555 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 15 nm southwest of Venice to near Pilottown, moving east at 5 knots.

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally 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.