Special Marine Warning Issued for Lake Pontchartrain
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NOAA issued it on May 3, 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 for Lake Pontchartrain due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 knots, effective until 7:15 AM CDT on April 25, 2026.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Lake Pontchartrain
- Issued
- May 3, 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 Lake Pontchartrain.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a Special Marine Warning for Lake Pontchartrain. This alert is categorized as severe and is effective from 6:12 AM CDT on April 25, 2026, until 7:15 AM CDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Lake Pontchartrain, including specific locations such as Eden Isle, Lake Pontchartrain/Lake Maurepas, Orleans Marina, The Mid Point Of The Causeway Bridge, and Mandeville.
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
The alert involves a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts and wind gusts up to 40 knots. The storm is moving southeast at 25 knots, as detected by radar.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 6:12 AM CDT on April 25, 2026, and will expire at 7:15 AM CDT on April 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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