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Special Marine Warning
Issued: 9:53 PM May. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Lake Pontchartrain... * Until 600 PM CDT. * At 453 PM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts was located near Eden Isle, moving northeast at 10 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater. 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... Eden Isle and Lacombe. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will be dangerous for boaters or anyone near the water. Boaters should avoid waterspouts and never try to navigate near them. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Seek shelter or move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service. && WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE; HAIL...0.00IN; WIND...>34KTS
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 9:29 PM May. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Lake Pontchartrain... At 429 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. This thunderstorm was located 7 nm east of Orleans Marina, moving northeast at 20 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally 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. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service forecast office. &&
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