Severe Hurricane / Cyclone / Typhoon ● Closed
Hurricane Watch issued October 7 at 10:21AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA, United States of America
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* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and
seas 19 to 24 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 early Saturday morning. Small craft advisory conditions
will continue through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas can capsize
or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Mississippi Sound; Breton Sound; Chandeleur Sound; Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm; Coastal waters f |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-08T00:30:00-05:00 |
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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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