Extreme Hurricane / Cyclone / Typhoon ● Closed

Hurricane Warning issued October 8 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA, United States of America

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* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and
seas 17 to 22 ft.

* WHERE...All of the sounds and open Gulf waters east of the
Mississippi River.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday morning
until Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas will
capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionMississippi Sound; Breton Sound; Chandeleur Sound; Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm; Coastal waters f
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap UrgencyImmediate
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-09T06:15:00-05:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Mississippi Sound; Breton Sound; Chandeleur Sound; Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm; Coastal waters f

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