Special Marine Warning issued August 16 at 8:55AM CDT until August 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

SMWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM... * Until 1000 AM CDT. * At 855 AM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts was located 17 nm south of Petit Bois Pass, moving east 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. * The cluster of severe thunderstorms will remain over mainly open waters.

What to do: 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.

Issued by NWS New Orleans LA; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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