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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service New Orleans LA

945 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026



GMZ536-557-577-161545-

945 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026



A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...

  Chandeleur Sound...

  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...



At 945 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. This

thunderstorm was located 24 nm south of Horn Island, moving southwest

at 10 knots.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally 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.



Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement

agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service

forecast office.



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LAT...LON 2961 8873 2976 8900 2990 8894 2994 8854

      2982 8842



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