Special Marine Warning issued May 1 at 6:24PM CDT until May 1 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA
out 20 nm...
Terrebonne Bay...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 623 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located 15 nm south of Caillou Bay, moving east at
40 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...
Isle Derniers and Caillou Bay.
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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.
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.