- extreme
- immediate
- likely
Hurricane Warning
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
By NWS New Orleans LA
What to do
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for extreme conditions.
The forecast zones this alert names, simplified for the map. The official area is the list above.
Official text
Hurricane Warning issued October 8 at 10:03PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 17 to 22 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 Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.