986 FZUS74 KLIX 121336 MWSLIX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 836 AM CDT Mon Aug 12 2019 GMZ552-555-557-575-577-121430- 836 AM CDT Mon Aug 12 2019 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER... The areas affected include... Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River 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... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM... Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM... At 835 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located 9 to 15 nm east of Pilottown, moving south at 10 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. && LAT...LON 2863 8807 2861 8808 2896 8868 2891 8909 2913 8937 2917 8931 2915 8930 2920 8927 2914 8926 2919 8925 2915 8923 2915 8917 2920 8916 2921 8913 2922 8915 2927 8914 2951 8876 2916 8794 $$ 24/RR