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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 11:29 PM May. 6, 2025 – National Weather Service
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Lake Borgne... Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas... At 629 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots, weak waterspouts and small hail. This cluster of thunderstorms is generally located over The Mid Point Of The Causeway Bridge, moving northeast at 35 knots. Mariners can expect widespread gusty winds to around 30 knots, higher waves, small hail 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. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 10:29 PM May. 6, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana, including the following parishes, Assumption, Central Plaquemines, Central Tangipahoa, Coastal Jefferson Parish, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Eastern Ascension, Eastern Orleans, Iberville, Lower Jefferson, Lower Lafourche, Lower Plaquemines, Lower St. Bernard, Lower Tangipahoa, Lower Terrebonne, Northern Livingston, Northern St. Tammany, Northern Tangipahoa, Pointe Coupee, Southeast St. Tammany, Southern Livingston, Southwestern St. Tammany, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John The Baptist, Upper Jefferson, Upper Lafourche, Upper Plaquemines, Upper St. Bernard, Upper Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, Western Ascension and Western Orleans and southern Mississippi, including the following areas, Amite, Northern Hancock, Northern Harrison, Northern Jackson, Pearl River, Pike, Southern Hancock, Southern Harrison, Southern Jackson, Walthall and Wilkinson. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy will lead to four to six inches of rain across the area during this timeframe. Locally higher amounts are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:39 PM May. 6, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...SE winds 20 to 25 knots and seas around 4 to 7 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:51 PM May. 6, 2025 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Mississippi River at Reserve. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Marine and industrial interests along the river, upstream barge operators, and facilities are impacted. Navigation will become difficult for smaller river craft. Safety precautions for river traffic are urged. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 22.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 23.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 22.9 feet this afternoon then begin falling. - Flood stage is 22.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood &&
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