Special Marine Warning issued May 1 at 1:42PM CDT until May 1 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Details
SMWLIX
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Barataria Bay...
Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM...
* Until 215 PM CDT.
* At 142 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located near Grand Isle, moving northeast at 10
knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small
hail.
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...
Grand Isle.
Recommendations
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.