Special Marine Warning Issued for Mississippi Sound, Lake Borgne, Chandeleur Sound
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NOAA issued it on May 16, 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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NWS New Orleans has issued a Special Marine Warning for severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts until 9:00 AM CDT.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Mississippi Sound, Lake Borgne and Chandeleur Sound
- Issued
- May 16, 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 Mississippi Sound, Lake Borgne and Chandeleur Sound.
Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in New Orleans. The alert is effective from 7:56 AM CDT on May 9, 2026, until 9:00 AM CDT on May 9, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Chandeleur Sound, Lake Borgne, and Mississippi Sound. Impacted locations include Ship Island, Cat Island, Pass Christian, and the Rigolets.
What You Should Do
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. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service.
Expected Conditions
Severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 26 nm northwest of Cat Island to 14 nm west of Pass Christian to near Eden Isle, moving east at 35 knots. Hazards include waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 7:56 AM CDT until 9:00 AM CDT on May 9, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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