FZUS74 KLIX 090129

MWSLIX



Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service New Orleans LA

829 PM CDT Thu May 8 2025



GMZ552-555-572-090330-

829 PM CDT Thu May 8 2025



...A CLUSTER OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS 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 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 829 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong

thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and

small hail. This cluster of thunderstorms is generally located along

a line extending from 14 nm east of Louisiana Offshore Oil Port to 18

nm southwest of Southwest Pass Of the Mississippi River, moving east

at 20 knots.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Mariners can expect widespread gusty winds to around 30 knots, higher

waves, small hail and dangerous lightning strikes. Boaters should

seek safe harbor immediately until this activity passes.



Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the

open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded

metal objects.



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LAT...LON 2886 8981 2892 8981 2892 8983 2898 8986

      2918 8916 2877 8900 2873 8974



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