Marine Weather Statement issued September 7 at 3:40PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Lake Maurepas

Urgency: Expected

Certainty: Observed

Onset: 9/7/2026, 8:40:00 PM

Expires: 9/7/2026, 9:45:00 PM

Details

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Lake Maurepas... At 340 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and weak waterspouts. This cluster of thunderstorms is generally located over Lake Maurepas, moving west at 10 knots.

What To Do

Mariners can expect widespread gusty winds to around 30 knots, higher waves and dangerous lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this activity passes. Brief, weak waterspouts are possible with this activity. Remain on alert in case warnings are issued for waterspout development. Intense lightning is occurring with these storms. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.

Other Active Marine Weather Statement Alerts

Marine Weather Statement issued September 7 at 6:10PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM; Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM

Marine Weather Statement issued September 7 at 6:51AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands; Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands

Source: National Weather Service.