Headline:
Tropical Storm Watch issued October 7 at 4:06PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 7, 2026 - 2:06pm
Expires:
October 8, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Waves of 3
to 5 feet in the tidal lakes and bays. Seas of 14 to 19 ft in
the open Gulf waters.
* WHERE...Lake Borgne, 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.
* 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:
Lake Borgne; 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