326 FZUS74 KLIX 020343 MWSLIX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1043 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026 GMZ541-543-551-553-020430- 1043 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Barataria Bay... Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm... Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM... Terrebonne Bay... At 1043 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots, weak waterspouts and small hail. This cluster of thunderstorms is generally located near Timbalier Island, moving northeast at 35 knots. Mariners can expect widespread gusty winds to around 30 knots, higher waves, small hail 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. && LAT...LON 2924 9079 2922 9079 2921 9075 2934 9063 2940 9049 2935 9039 2937 9033 2929 9029 2927 9022 2914 9019 2925 9015 2935 9019 2939 9017 2946 9028 2950 9027 2918 8994 2890 9076 2917 9088 $$ Frye  733 WHUS54 KLIX 020354 SMWLIX GMZ541-551-020430- /O.NEW.KLIX.MA.W.0067.260502T0354Z-260502T0430Z/ BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Special Marine Warning National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1054 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026 The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm... Terrebonne Bay... * Until 1130 PM CDT. * At 1054 PM CDT, a cluster of severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts was located over Timbalier Island, moving northeast at 35 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts, wind gusts 34 knots or greater, and small hail. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Waterspouts can quickly form and capsize boats...damage vessels and oil rigs...and create suddenly higher waves. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... Timbalier Bay, Terrebonne Bay, and Timbalier Island. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Strong winds will be dangerous for boaters or anyone near the water. Make sure all on board are wearing life jackets. Seek shelter or move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. && LAT...LON 2933 9032 2929 9029 2927 9023 2924 9020 2919 9022 2915 9021 2914 9019 2898 9056 2916 9070 TIME...MOT...LOC 0354Z 245DEG 35KT 2911 9045 WATERSPOUT...POSSIBLE HAIL...<.75IN WIND...>34KTS $$ Frye