Lake Borgne; Terrebonne Bay; Barataria Bay; Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm; Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM
Lake Borgne; Terrebonne Bay; Barataria Bay; Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm; Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM; Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM
StatusIn ProgressStarted about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
SeveritySevere
UrgencyImmediate
CertaintyLikely
Details
* WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft.
* WHERE...Lake Borgne and all of the bays and open Gulf waters west of the Mississippi River.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible over the next few hours.
* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.