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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1159 PM CDT Wed Mar 11 2026

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 100 AM CDT.

* At 1159 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing
  waterspouts were located along a line extending from near Port
  Sulphur to near Golden Meadow, moving southeast at 25 knots.

  HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots.

  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...
  Barataria Bay and Grand Isle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM CDT for southeastern
Louisiana.

Strong winds will be dangerous for boaters or anyone near the water.
Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Seek shelter or move
to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.

&&

LAT...LON 2952 8989 2948 8980 2944 8977 2944 8972
      2934 8968 2934 8959 2927 8957 2927 8945
      2919 8943 2908 9019 2913 9020 2918 9012
      2938 9019 2939 9006 2950 9004 2955 8993
TIME...MOT...LOC 0459Z 322DEG 24KT 2958 8978 2934 9027

WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE
HAIL...0.00IN
WIND...40KTS

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