FZUS74 KLIX 050322 MWSLIX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1022 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026 GMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-050445- 1022 PM CDT Sat Apr 4 2026 ...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm... Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm... Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm... Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM... Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM... Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM... At 1022 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 8 nm southeast of Timbalier Bay to near Southwest Pass Of the Mississippi River, moving northeast at 15 knots. 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. Brief, weak waterspouts are possible with this activity. Remain on alert in case warnings are issued for waterspout development. This a strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when this activity reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these storms arrive. && LAT...LON 2875 9033 2938 9055 2934 9039 2937 9034 2915 9017 2919 9012 2938 9019 2939 9006 2954 9004 2956 8998 2943 8971 2934 8969 2934 8959 2927 8957 2928 8946 2921 8943 2923 8928 2905 8888 2856 8889 2817 8927 $$ MEFFER