Marine Weather Statement
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
586 FZUS74 KLIX 241124 MWSLIX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 624 AM CDT Mon Aug 24 2026 GMZ575-577-241330- 624 AM CDT Mon Aug 24 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM... At 623 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 36 nm south of Farewell Buoy to 37 nm east of Pilottown, moving south at 5 knots. The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and dangerous lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this activity passes. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service forecast office. && LAT...LON 2887 8854 2929 8859 2952 8813 2917 8795 $$ PG