Προειδοποιήσεις, Big Point Gas Field

Special Marine Warning issued July 11 at 1:22PM CDT until July 11 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA SMWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Lake Maurepas... Lake Pontchartrain... * Until 300 PM CDT. * At 122 PM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts was located along a line extending from near Kenner to 10 nm west of Lake Borgne, moving northwest at 15 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats...damage vessels and oil rigs...and create suddenly higher waves. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Madisonville, Manchac, Lake Pontchartrain/Lake Maurepas, Orleans Marina, Lake Maurepas, Mandeville, The Mid Point Of The Causeway Bridge, Kenner, Eden Isle, and Lacombe. 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. Frequent lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects. Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or the National Weather Service.