Special Marine Warning for Coastal Waters off Louisiana
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NOAA issued it on May 12, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Special Marine Warning has been issued by NWS New Orleans LA for coastal waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass, with hazards including waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 knots until 6:30 AM CDT.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm
- Issued
- May 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS New Orleans LA
Marine notices apply to named waters or shoreline zones. They may not describe conditions on land, even when the nearest place name is the same.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm.
Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) New Orleans LA. This alert is effective from 5:39 AM CDT on May 2, 2026, until 6:30 AM CDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River, specifically from 20 to 60 nautical miles.
What You Should Do
Strong winds pose a danger to boaters and those near the water. Ensure all on board are wearing life jackets and seek shelter or move to safe harbor until the hazardous weather passes.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include waterspouts, wind gusts up to 40 knots, and large hail. A cluster of severe thunderstorms is moving east at 35 knots over mainly open waters.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 5:39 AM CDT on May 2, 2026, and ends at 6:30 AM CDT on May 2, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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