High North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Hurricane Warning issued October 8 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and
seas 17 to 22 ft.

* WHERE...All of the sounds and open Gulf waters east of the
Mississippi River.

* WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible from Friday morning
until Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Hurricane force winds and hazardous seas will
capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility.

Severity
Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
This month
34th Hurricane / cyclone alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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