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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
130 PM CDT Thu May 30 2024

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
  Chandeleur Sound...

* Until 230 PM CDT.

* At 130 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
  waterspouts was located 10 nm west of Chandeleur Sound. The severe
  thunderstorm was nearly stationary.

  HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small
           hail.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats...damage
           vessels and oil rigs...and create suddenly higher waves.
           Make sure all on board are in a secure location and
           wearing life jackets. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34
           knots and suddenly higher waves. Boats could sustain
           damage or capsize. Make sure all on board are wearing
           life jackets. Return to safe harbor if possible.

* Locations impacted include...
  Chandeleur Sound.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

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LAT...LON 2981 8921 2989 8931 3008 8921 2994 8898
TIME...MOT...LOC 1830Z 224DEG 2KT 2989 8923

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...>34KTS

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