Headline:
Tropical Storm Watch issued October 7 at 10:21AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 7, 2026 - 8:21am
Expires:
October 7, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 17 to 22 ft.
* WHERE...Barataria Bay, Coastal Waters from Southwest Pass of
the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon LA out 20 nm and
Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday morning
until early Saturday morning. Small craft advisory conditions
will continue through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Area Description:
Barataria Bay; Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov