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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 2:17 AM Jul. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... 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... At 917 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 16 nm northeast of Ship Shoal 198, or 21 nm southwest of Isle Derniers, moving southwest at 20 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 2:16 AM Jul. 24, 2025 – National Weather Service
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF SOUTHWESTERN ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, SOUTHEASTERN ST. JAMES, SOUTHWESTERN ST. CHARLES, TERREBONNE, NORTHWESTERN LAFOURCHE AND SOUTHEASTERN ASSUMPTION PARISHES THROUGH 1000 PM CDT ... At 916 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Raceland, or 12 miles northeast of Houma, moving southwest at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Houma, Thibodaux, Larose, Lutcher, Lockport, Mathews, Schriever, Chauvin, Dulac, Raceland, Chackbay, Montegut, Bayou Cane, Cocodrie, Gray, Paradis, Des Allemands, South Vacherie, North Vacherie, and Bayou Gauche. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. && MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN; MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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