Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued June 10 at 5:50PM CDT until June 10 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 10, 2025 - 3:50pm
Expires:
June 10, 2025 - 5:45pm
Description:
SMWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA
out 20 nm...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 550 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located near Caillou Bay, moving southeast at 20
knots.
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...
Terrebonne Bay, Caillou Bay, and Isle Derniers.
Instruction:
Strong winds will be dangerous for boaters or anyone near the water.
Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Seek shelter or move
to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Area Description:
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA