Severe Hurricane Watch | Effective 10/07/2026 08:21

Headline: 
Hurricane Watch issued October 7 at 10:21AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event: 
Hurricane Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
October 7, 2026 - 8:21am
Expires: 
October 7, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 19 to 24 ft. * WHERE...All of the sounds and open Gulf waters east of the Mississippi River. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday morning until early Saturday morning. Small craft advisory conditions will continue through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas can capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for extreme conditions before conditions deteriorate further.
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