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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
316 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

GMZ550-552-310915-
316 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...
  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...

At 316 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong
thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots, weak
waterspouts and small hail. This cluster of thunderstorms is
generally located along a line extending from 7 nm northwest of
Barataria Bay to near Timbalier Island, moving east at 25 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect widespread gusty winds to around 30 knots, higher
waves, small hail 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.

Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

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LAT...LON 2937 9035 2915 9021 2916 9015 2919 9012
      2938 9019 2939 9006 2952 9004 2956 8998
      2947 8979 2944 8977 2944 8972 2933 8968
      2935 8960 2927 8957 2923 8947 2885 8980
      2892 8981 2879 9006 2907 9065

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