Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
323 FZUS74 KLIX 310626 MWSLIX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 126 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024 GMZ530-310730- 126 AM CDT Fri May 31 2024 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas... At 125 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 11 nm west of Lake Maurepas to 21 nm west of Kenner, moving east at 15 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. && LAT...LON 3040 9017 3001 9017 3005 9038 3010 9046 3016 9046 3015 9058 3019 9062 3031 9059 3037 9048 3034 9041 3028 9037 3038 9028 $$ HRL