Special Marine Warning

FROM: NWS New Orleans LA
AREA: Lake Maurepas
SENT: 2026-06-20T14:05:00-05:00

Special Marine Warning issued June 20 at 2:05PM CDT until June 20 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

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The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for…
Lake Maurepas…

* Until 300 PM CDT.

* At 204 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located over Lake Maurepas, moving northeast at 10
knots.

HAZARD…Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

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…
Lake Maurepas and Manchac.

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.

Alert Expiration: 2026-06-20T15:00:00-05:00