Marine Weather Statement

FROM: NWS New Orleans LA
AREA: Terrebonne Bay; Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm; Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM; Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM
SENT: 2026-07-01T12:16:00-05:00

Marine Weather Statement issued July 1 at 12:16PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas…
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA
out 20 nm…
Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya
River LA from 20 to 60 NM…
Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM…
Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM…
Terrebonne Bay…

At 1216 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong
thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak
waterspouts. This cluster of thunderstorms is generally located near
Louisiana Offshore Oil Port, or 13 nm south of Grand Isle. The
cluster of thunderstorms was nearly stationary.

Mariners can expect widespread gusty winds to around 30 knots, higher
waves and dangerous lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe
harbor immediately until this activity passes.

Brief, weak waterspouts are possible with this activity. Remain on
alert in case warnings are issued for waterspout development.

Alert Expiration: 2026-07-01T13:15:00-05:00