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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
344 AM CDT Wed May 27 2020

GMZ550-270900-
/O.CON.KLIX.MA.W.0107.000000T0000Z-200527T0900Z/
344 AM CDT Wed May 27 2020

...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 AM CDT...

For the following areas...
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA
out 20 nm...

At 344 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts
was located over Isle Derniers. The severe thunderstorm was nearly
stationary.

HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
Isle Derniers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.

&&

LAT...LON 2903 9091 2909 9086 2912 9081 2910 9080
      2912 9078 2911 9074 2914 9073 2911 9071
      2913 9069 2908 9056 2894 9067 2893 9076
TIME...MOT...LOC 0844Z 043DEG 3KT 2903 9084

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...>34KTS

$$

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