285 FZUS74 KLIX 020517 MWSLIX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service New Orleans LA 1217 AM CDT Sat May 2 2026 GMZ532-536-557-020615- 1217 AM CDT Sat May 2 2026 A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Chandeleur Sound... Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM... Mississippi Sound... At 1211 AM 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 13 nm west of Chandeleur Sound, moving northeast at 55 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 3043 8880 3038 8873 3040 8859 3037 8849 3039 8845 3037 8840 3018 8837 2979 8928 3000 8940 3040 8907 3040 8904 3044 8902 $$ Frye