Marine Weather Statement

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 Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM...

At 341 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 11 nm east of Chandeleur Sound to 30 nm south of Ship Island to 12 nm east of Breton Sound, moving south 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.