438 FZUS74 KLIX 180722 MWSLIX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 222 AM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020 GMZ552-555-572-575-577-180815- 222 AM CDT Sat Apr 18 2020 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... 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 Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM... Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM... At 221 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. This thunderstorm was located 21 nm southeast of Southwest Pass Of the Mississippi River, moving east at 35 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. This a strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when this storm reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before the storm arrives. && LAT...LON 2851 8836 2854 8936 2866 8930 2876 8929 2899 8843 2895 8840 $$ KLG