NWS New Orleans LAGL.A 0005October 15, 2026
Gale Watch: Lake Maurepas, Lake Pontchartrain, Mississippi Sound and 14 more
The National Weather Service office in New Orleans issued a gale watch for Lake Maurepas, Lake Pontchartrain, Mississippi Sound and 14 more, in force until 12:00 a.m. local time on October 18. It was the 5th gale watch the NWS office in New Orleans issued in 2026.
Watch
Issued11:01 a.m. CDT, October 15, 2026
In force from7:00 p.m. CDT, October 16, 2026
Expires12:00 a.m. CDT, October 18, 2026
In force for 29 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, New Orleans LA
- Area
- Lake Maurepas, Lake Pontchartrain, Mississippi Sound and 14 more
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 11:01 a.m. CDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 7:00 p.m. CDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 12:00 a.m. CDT, October 18, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KLIX GL.A 0005
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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