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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 3:22 AM Apr. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm... Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm... Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 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... At 1022 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 nm southeast of Timbalier Bay to near Southwest Pass Of the Mississippi River, moving northeast at 15 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. This a strong thunderstorm 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 9:24 PM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 7 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...All coastal waters of southeastern Louisiana and Mississippi. * WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 7 PM CDT Monday. * 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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