Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued June 13 at 10:39AM CDT until June 13 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 13, 2025 - 8:39am
Expires:
June 13, 2025 - 10:15am
Description:
SMWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Lake Borgne...
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas...
* Until 1215 PM CDT.
* At 1039 AM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of
producing waterspouts was located near Orleans Marina, moving north
at 10 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots.
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...
Mandeville, Eden Isle, and Orleans Marina.
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:
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas; Lake Borgne
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA