


Special Marine Warning
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
Issued by NWS New Orleans/Baton Rouge, LA
548 WHUS54 KLIX 121331 SMWLIX GMZ552-121430- /O.NEW.KLIX.MA.W.0284.250812T1331Z-250812T1430Z/ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Special Marine Warning National Weather Service New Orleans LA 831 AM CDT Tue Aug 12 2025 The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM... * Until 930 AM CDT. * At 831 AM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts was located near Grand Isle. The cluster of severe thunderstorms were nearly stationary. 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. * Locations impacted include... Grand Isle. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && LAT...LON 2919 9008 2931 8996 2923 8966 2909 8972 2899 8991 TIME...MOT...LOC 1331Z 313DEG 3KT 2920 8994 WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE HAIL...0.00IN WIND...>34KTS $$ Zeringue