Marine Weather Statement

The areas affected include... Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River 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...

At 1136 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 62 nm south of Sand Island Lighthouse to 52 nm south of Farewell Buoy to 42 nm east of Venice to 22 nm southeast of Pilottown, moving northeast 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.

Brief, weak waterspouts are possible with this activity. Remain on alert in case warnings are issued for waterspout development.