Expires:202405182000;;437680 FZUS74 KLIX 181903 MWSLIX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 203 PM CDT Sat May 18 2024 GMZ550-552-555-570-572-182000- 203 PM CDT Sat May 18 2024 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 Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA 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 the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM... At 202 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and small hail. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 nm east of Louisiana Offshore Oil Port to near Ship Shoal 295, moving east at 60 knots. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, small hail and dangerous lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this activity passes. && LAT...LON 2845 9127 2913 9007 2914 8918 2865 8941 2810 9084 2818 9127 $$ TJS