Mississippi Sound; 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
Mississippi Sound; 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; Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM
StatusIn ProgressStarted about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
SeverityExtreme
UrgencyImmediate
CertaintyLikely
Details
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 75 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft.
* WHERE...All of the sounds and open Gulf waters east of the Mississippi River.
* WHEN...Friday morning through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for extreme conditions.