Lake Forest Elementary Charter School, LA Weather Warnings

Special Marine Warning issued June 6 at 8:47AM CDT until June 6 at 9:45AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA SMWLIX The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas... * Until 945 AM CDT. * At 847 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts was located near Kenner, moving east at 20 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small hail. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats...damage vessels and oil rigs...and create suddenly higher waves. Make sure all on board are in a secure location and wearing life jackets. Expect wind gusts in excess of 34 knots and suddenly higher waves. Boats could sustain damage or capsize. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Return to safe harbor if possible. * Locations impacted include... The Mid Point Of The Causeway Bridge, Kenner, Eden Isle, Lake Pontchartrain/Lake Maurepas, and Orleans Marina. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.

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