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Tropical Storm Watch
ActiveBarataria Bay; Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft.
* WHERE...Barataria Bay, Coastal Waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon LA out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday morning until early Saturday morning. Small craft advisory conditions will continue through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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