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Gale Warning 2, NWS New Orleans, LA

February 14, 2021

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this gale warning at Feb 14, 2021, 9:26 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 15, 2021, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 9 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 14, 2021, 9:26 PM CST (03:26 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 15, 2021, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 15, 2021, 2:48 PM CST
In force
9 hr
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA

The text

As transmitted.

489 
WHUS74 KLIX 150326
MWWLIX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
926 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

GMZ570-572-151130-
/O.NEW.KLIX.SC.Y.0012.210215T0326Z-210215T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLIX.GL.W.0002.210215T1200Z-210216T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KLIX.SC.Y.0011.210216T0000Z-210216T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya
River LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM-
926 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 10 ft expected. For the first
  Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up
  to 30 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds
  20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower 
  Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from 
  Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon 
  Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Monday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM CST Monday. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ575-577-151130-
/O.NEW.KLIX.GL.W.0002.210215T1200Z-210216T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KLIX.SC.Y.0011.210216T0000Z-210216T1200Z/
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-
926 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8
  to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass 
  of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm and Coastal waters 
  from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 
  to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Monday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ550-552-151130-
/O.EXT.KLIX.SC.Y.0011.210215T0326Z-210216T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River
LA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River
to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM-
926 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...All of the tidal lakes, sounds, and open Gulf waters.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ530-532-534-536-538-555-557-151130-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0011.210215T1200Z-210216T1200Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-Mississippi Sound-
Lake Borgne-Chandeleur Sound-Breton 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-
926 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO
6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...All of the tidal lakes, sounds, and open Gulf waters.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
542 
WHUS74 KLIX 151024
MWWLIX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
424 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

GMZ570-572-151830-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210215T1200Z/
/O.CON.KLIX.GL.W.0002.210215T1200Z-210216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0011.210216T0000Z-210216T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya
River LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM-
424 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 10 ft expected. For the first 
  Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts 
  up to 30 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest 
  winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower 
  Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from 
  Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon 
  Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Monday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ575-577-151830-
/O.CON.KLIX.GL.W.0002.210215T1200Z-210216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0011.210216T0000Z-210216T1200Z/
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-
424 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 
  to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass 
  of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm and Coastal waters 
  from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 
  to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM CST Monday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ550-552-151830-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210216T1200Z/
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River
LA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River
to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM-
424 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...The nearshore coastal waters west of Southwest Pass. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ530-532-534-536-538-555-557-151830-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0011.210215T1200Z-210216T1200Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-Mississippi Sound-
Lake Borgne-Chandeleur Sound-Breton 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-
424 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...All of the tidal lakes, sounds, the nearshore open Gulf
  waters east of Southwest Pass.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
726 
WHUS74 KLIX 151512
MWWLIX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
912 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

GMZ570-572-575-577-152315-
/O.CON.KLIX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210216T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0011.210216T0000Z-210216T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya
River LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 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-
912 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...All of the open Gulf waters between 20nm and 60nm
  offshore. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ530-532-534-536-538-550-552-555-557-152315-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210216T1200Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-Mississippi Sound-
Lake Borgne-Chandeleur Sound-Breton Sound-
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River
LA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River
to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM-
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-
912 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...All of the tidal lakes, sounds, and open Gulf waters out
  to 20 nm offshore. 

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PG
154 
WHUS74 KLIX 152048
MWWLIX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
248 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

GMZ570-572-575-577-160500-
/O.CAN.KLIX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210216T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KLIX.SC.Y.0011.210215T2048Z-210216T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya
River LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 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-
248 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...All of the open Gulf waters between 20 and 60 nm
  offshore.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ530-532-534-536-538-550-552-555-557-160500-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-210216T1200Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-Mississippi Sound-
Lake Borgne-Chandeleur Sound-Breton Sound-
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River
LA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River
to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM-
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-
248 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...All of the tidal lakes, sounds, and open Gulf waters out
  to 20nm offshore.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

PG

The office that day

Everything else NWS New Orleans, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 14, 7:17 PM CSTHard Freeze WarningLIXEast Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, Saint Helena, Tangipahoa, West Feliciana41 hr
Feb 14, 7:17 PM CSTHard Freeze WarningLIXAssumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Saint Bernard, Saint Helena, Saint James and 4 more41 hr
Feb 14, 7:17 PM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryLIXAssumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberville, Pointe Coupee, Saint Bernard and 7 more41 hr
Feb 14, 9:26 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryLIX9 hr
Feb 15, 7:06 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint James24 min
Feb 15, 7:14 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX61 min
Feb 15, 8:17 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX58 min
Feb 15, 8:56 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLIXPlaquemines64 min
Feb 15, 9:14 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX61 min
Feb 15, 9:45 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX43 min
Feb 15, 10:26 AM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLIX37 min

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Sources

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