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Tropical Storm Warning
ActiveLake Borgne; Barataria Bay; 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
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft.
* WHERE...Lake Borgne, Barataria Bay, Coastal Waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon LA out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Friday morning through Saturday morning.
* 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.
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