Headline:
Hurricane Warning issued October 9 at 4:02PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Hurricane Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and
seas 12 to 17 ft.
* WHERE...All of the sounds and open Gulf waters east of the
Mississippi River.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible until early
Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas will
capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for extreme conditions.
Area Description:
Mississippi Sound; Breton Sound; Chandeleur Sound; Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM; Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm; Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov