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Gale Warning 6, NWS New Orleans, LA

May 20, 2021

NWS New Orleans, LA issued this gale warning at May 20, 2021, 3:56 PM CDT. It was in force for 19 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
May 20, 2021, 3:56 PM CDT (20:56 UTC)
Expired
May 21, 2021, 10:39 AM CDT
In force
19 hr
Issued by
NWS New Orleans, LA

The text

As transmitted.

743 
WHUS74 KLIX 202056
MWWLIX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
356 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021

GMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-210500-
/O.EXT.KLIX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210520T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLIX.GL.W.0006.210520T2100Z-210521T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KLIX.SC.Y.0033.210521T1700Z-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-
356 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Frequent gale force gusts
  are expected during the Gale warning. Seas 7 to 10 ft. 

* WHERE...Open Gulf waters from Boothville to the Atchafalaya
  River out 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CDT Friday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from noon 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.

&&

$$

GMZ557-577-210500-
/O.EXT.KLIX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210520T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLIX.GL.W.0006.210520T2100Z-210521T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KLIX.SC.Y.0033.210521T1700Z-210522T0000Z/
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-
356 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Frequent gale force gusts
  are expected during the Gale warning. Seas 7 to 10 ft. 

* WHERE...Open Gulf waters from Stake Island to Pascagoula out 60
  NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CDT Friday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from noon 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.

&&

$$

GMZ532-536-538-210500-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210522T0000Z/
Mississippi Sound-Chandeleur Sound-Breton Sound-
356 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Mississippi Sound, Chandeleur Sound and Breton 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.

&&

$$

GMZ530-534-210500-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210522T0000Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-Lake Borgne-
356 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 kt and waves 3 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Lake Pontchartrain, 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
596 
WHUS74 KLIX 210337
MWWLIX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1037 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021

GMZ550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577-211145-
/O.CON.KLIX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210521T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0033.210521T1700Z-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 Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island 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-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island
Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM-
1037 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...All of the open Gulf waters. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CDT Friday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from noon 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.

&&

$$

GMZ532-536-538-211145-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210522T0000Z/
Mississippi Sound-Chandeleur Sound-Breton Sound-
1037 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021

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

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$

GMZ530-534-211145-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210522T0000Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-Lake Borgne-
1037 PM CDT Thu May 20 2021

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

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

&&

$$
712 
WHUS74 KLIX 210838
MWWLIX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
338 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

GMZ550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577-211645-
/O.CON.KLIX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210521T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KLIX.SC.Y.0033.210521T1700Z-210522T0900Z/
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-
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-
338 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 4 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, east winds 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8 to
  12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CDT today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 4 AM CDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ532-536-538-211645-
/O.EXT.KLIX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210522T0900Z/
Mississippi Sound-Chandeleur Sound-Breton Sound-
338 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.

* WHERE...Breton Sound, Mississippi Sound and Chandeleur Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ530-534-211645-
/O.EXT.KLIX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210522T0900Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-Lake Borgne-
338 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
007 
WHUS74 KLIX 211539
MWWLIX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1039 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

GMZ550-552-555-557-570-572-575-577-212345-
/O.CAN.KLIX.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210521T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KLIX.SC.Y.0033.210521T1539Z-210522T0900Z/
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-
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-
1039 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 8
  to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. 

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ532-536-538-212345-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-210522T0900Z/
Mississippi Sound-Chandeleur Sound-Breton Sound-
1039 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Breton Sound, Mississippi Sound and Chandeleur Sound.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ530-534-212345-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210522T0900Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-Lake Borgne-
1039 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT Saturday.

* 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, 7:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXSaint Tammany42 min
May 19, 7:24 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX81 min
May 19, 8:00 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Charles, Saint John the Baptist25 min
May 19, 8:30 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX30 min
May 19, 9:19 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXAscension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston116 min
May 20, 3:42 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXAscension, Assumption, Iberville, Jefferson, Plaquemines, Saint Charles and 3 more63 min
May 20, 4:05 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX55 min
May 20, 4:18 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX57 min
May 20, 5:03 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX57 min
May 20, 5:33 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX57 min
May 20, 7:00 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXAssumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, Saint Charles, Saint James60 min
May 20, 7:39 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXJefferson8 min
May 20, 7:42 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX33 min
May 20, 8:27 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX63 min
May 20, 8:37 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXAscension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Lafourche, Livingston and 3 more52 min
May 20, 8:58 AM CDTTornado WarningLIXEast Feliciana13 min
May 20, 9:29 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXAscension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, West Baton Rouge9 hr
May 20, 9:45 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Saint Helena, West Feliciana11 hr
May 20, 10:04 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXAscension, Assumption, Iberville, Lafourche, Livingston, Saint James and 1 more13 hr
May 20, 10:52 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXSaint Charles, Saint John the Baptist19 min
May 20, 11:22 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX38 min
May 20, 11:26 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Livingston, Saint Helena94 min
May 20, 2:16 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge, Livingston68 hr
May 20, 2:22 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXAscension, Livingston4 days
May 20, 2:33 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX57 min
May 20, 2:40 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLIXEast Baton Rouge61 hr
May 20, 3:29 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX61 min
May 20, 3:56 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLIX60 hr
May 20, 3:56 PM CDTWind AdvisoryLIXOrleans, Saint Bernard, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany27 hr
May 20, 4:30 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningLIX90 min
May 20, 4:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLIXLafourche, Terrebonne47 min
May 20, 5:16 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLIXAssumption, Jefferson, Lafourche, Terrebonne3 hr
May 20, 6:42 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningLIXAscension, East Baton Rouge, Iberville, Livingston, Saint Helena, West Baton Rouge4 hr

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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.