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FZUS74 KLIX 261439
MWSLIX
MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW ORLEANS LA
939 AM CDT WED AUG 26 2026
GMZ577-261545-
939 AM CDT WED AUG 26 2026
..A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS
THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE...
COASTAL WATERS FROM PASCAGOULA MISSISSIPPI TO STAKE ISLAND
LOUISIANA OUT 20 TO 60 NM...
AT 939 AM CDT, DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A STRONG THUNDERSTORM, CAPABLE
OF PRODUCING WINDS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS. THIS THUNDERSTORM WAS LOCATED
50 NM SOUTH OF FAREWELL BUOY. THE THUNDERSTORM WAS NEARLY STATIONARY.
THE STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL REMAIN OVER MAINLY OPEN WATERS.
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.
REPORT SEVERE WEATHER TO THE COAST GUARD OR NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY. THEY WILL RELAY YOUR REPORT TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
FORECAST OFFICE.
LAT...LON 2938 8829 2934 8809 2911 8811 2918 8840
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