Special Marine Warning issued April 30 at 6:07PM CDT until April 30 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Details
For the following areas...
Lake Salvador and Lake Cataouatche...
At 607 PM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing
waterspouts were located 9 nm south of Kenner, moving east at 20
knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and large
hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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. Large hail could result in injury
and damage to boats...vessels and oil rigs.
A cluster of severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly open
waters.
Empfehlungen
Boaters should avoid waterspouts and never try to navigate near them.
Move to safe harbor or shelter immediately until the threat 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.