FZUS74 KLIX 081920

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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service New Orleans LA

220 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026



GMZ552-570-572-082015-

220 PM CDT Sun Mar 8 2026



...A CLUSTER OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS...



The areas affected include...

  Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya

  River LA from 20 to 60 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 220 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong

thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak

waterspouts. This cluster of thunderstorms is generally located 14 nm

south of Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, or 33 nm south of Grand Isle,

moving southeast at 25 knots.



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

waves and dangerous lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe

harbor immediately until this activity passes.



Brief, weak waterspouts are possible with this activity. Remain on

alert in case warnings are issued for waterspout development.



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LAT...LON 2856 9030 2876 9003 2879 8980 2862 8934

      2820 8981



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