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Gale Warning 5, NWS New Orleans, LA

May 19, 2021

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this gale warning at May 19, 2021, 2:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 19 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
May 19, 2021, 2:00 AM CDT (07:00 UTC)
Expired
May 19, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA

The text

As transmitted.

174 
WHUS74 KLIX 190700
MWWLIX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
200 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021

GMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-191500-
/O.UPG.KLIX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210522T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLIX.GL.W.0005.210519T0700Z-210520T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KLIX.SC.Y.0032.210520T0200Z-210522T0000Z/
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 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-
200 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT 
  Friday.

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


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.

&&

$$

GMZ530-534-191500-
/O.NEW.KLIX.SC.Y.0032.210519T0700Z-210520T0200Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-Lake Borgne-
200 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas and Lake Borgne.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ532-536-538-557-577-191500-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210522T0000Z/
Mississippi Sound-Chandeleur Sound-Breton Sound-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island
Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM-
200 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5
  to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake 
  Island out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi 
  to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM, Breton Sound, 
  Mississippi Sound and Chandeleur Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
179 
WHUS74 KLIX 191500
MWWLIX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1000 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021

GMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-192300-
/O.CON.KLIX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210520T0200Z/
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0032.210520T0200Z-210522T0000Z/
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 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-
1000 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT 
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ530-534-192300-
/O.EXT.KLIX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210520T1200Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-Lake Borgne-
1000 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas and Lake Borgne.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ532-536-538-557-577-192300-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210522T0000Z/
Mississippi Sound-Chandeleur Sound-Breton Sound-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island
Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM-
1000 AM CDT Wed May 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake 
  Island out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi 
  to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM, Breton Sound, 
  Mississippi Sound and Chandeleur Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
824 
WHUS74 KLIX 192115
MWWLIX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
415 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

GMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-200515-
/O.CON.KLIX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210520T0200Z/
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0032.210520T0200Z-210522T0000Z/
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 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-
415 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with
  frequent gale force gusts and seas 8 to 12 ft. For the Small
  Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with occasional
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT 
  Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ530-534-200515-
/O.EXT.KLIX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210522T0000Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-Lake Borgne-
415 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas and Lake Borgne.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ532-536-538-557-577-200515-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210522T0000Z/
Mississippi Sound-Chandeleur Sound-Breton Sound-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island
Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM-
415 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts to 35 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake 
  Island out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi 
  to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM, Breton Sound, 
  Mississippi Sound and Chandeleur Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 19, 1:00 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX60 min
May 19, 2:00 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLIX3 days
May 19, 3:54 AM CDTWind AdvisoryLIXOrleans, Saint Bernard, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany18 hr
May 19, 10:17 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX58 min
May 19, 11:55 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXLivingston21 days
May 19, 1:20 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX55 min
May 19, 1:54 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX66 min
May 19, 1:54 PM CDTWind AdvisoryLIXOrleans, Saint Bernard, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany27 hr
May 19, 2:59 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX61 min
May 19, 4:13 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX92 min
May 19, 4:20 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Bernard55 min
May 19, 5:42 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX63 min
May 19, 6:30 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXSaint Tammany2 hr
May 19, 6:37 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX53 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.