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Special Marine Warning issued October 4 at 3:48PM CDT until October 4 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

The National Weather Service in New Orleans issued a Special Marine Warning for Chandeleur Sound and nearby coastal waters through 4:45 PM CDT. A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was reported moving northeast, with possible waterspouts and wind gusts up to 34 knots.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, travel-and-transportation

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
1/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
9/10

Why it matters

The warning identifies immediate hazards that could overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas.

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