FROM: NWS New Orleans LA
AREA: Lake Borgne
SENT: 2026-06-15T15:13:00-05:00
Special Marine Warning issued June 15 at 3:13PM CDT until June 15 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
For the following areas…
Lake Borgne…
At 313 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts
was located near Lake Borgne, moving east at 10 knots.
HAZARD…Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
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…
Lake Borgne and Yscloskey.
Strong winds will be dangerous for boaters or anyone near the water.
Boaters should avoid waterspouts and never try to navigate near them.
Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Seek shelter or move
to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.
Alert Expiration: 2026-06-15T15:45:00-05:00
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