Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued June 6 at 5:30PM CDT until June 6 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 6, 2025 - 3:30pm
Expires:
June 6, 2025 - 4:30pm
Description:
SMWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas...
* Until 630 PM CDT.
* At 530 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located near Orleans Marina. The severe
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats...damage
vessels and oil rigs...and create suddenly higher waves.
Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
Orleans Marina.
Instruction:
Strong winds will be dangerous for boaters or anyone near the water.
Boaters should avoid waterspouts and never try to navigate near them.
Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Seek shelter or move
to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Area Description:
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA