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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 5:59 PM Jun. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas... * Until 230 PM CDT. * At 1258 PM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms was located along a line extending from near Lake Pontchartrain/Lake Maurepas to near Kenner, moving northeast at 5 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Mandeville, The Mid Point Of The Causeway Bridge, Eden Isle, Lake Pontchartrain/Lake Maurepas, Orleans Marina, and Kenner. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. && HAIL...<.75IN; WIND...>34KTS
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 5:28 PM Jun. 14, 2025 – National Weather Service
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas... At 1228 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This cluster of thunderstorms is generally located along a line extending from near Eden Isle to Lake Pontchartrain/Lake Maurepas, moving northeast at 15 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This a cluster of strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when this activity reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these storms arrive. &&
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