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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 7:16 PM Oct. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Barataria Bay... Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm... Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM... Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM... Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM... Terrebonne Bay... At 216 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. This cluster of thunderstorms is generally located near Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, or 18 nm south of Grand Isle, moving east at 5 knots. Mariners can expect widespread gusty winds to around 30 knots, higher waves and dangerous lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this activity passes. Brief, weak waterspouts are possible with this activity. Remain on alert in case warnings are issued for waterspout development. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:47 PM Oct. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY TO 3 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America and open areas west of the mouth of the Mississippi River. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 3 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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