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Marine Weather Statement
ActiveMississippi Sound; Lake Borgne; Breton Sound; Chandeleur Sound; Barataria Bay
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Observed
Details
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Barataria Bay... Breton Sound... Chandeleur Sound... Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM... Lake Borgne... Mississippi Sound...
At 452 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 over Lake Borgne, moving southwest at 15 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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