Flotilla 4-08  District 8 Coastal Region - Slidell, Louisiana

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Climate Information

  • NWS Climate Data for Baton Rouge/New Orleans

  • Sunrise/Sunset & Solunar Tables

    Severe Weather Info

     

  • Storm Prediction Center

  • Severe Weather Warnings

    Tropical Weather

     

  • Hurricane Tracker

  • National Hurricane Center

  • Gulf of Mexico Satellite

  • Caribbean Satellite

  • LSU Hurricane Center

  • The Hurricane Hunters

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    Weather, tides, and Navigation

     

    Clouds

    Check on weather conditions prior to departing.

  • Tune in to one of the WXVHF marine radio channels.
  • Watch the TV Weather Channel for local conditions.
  • Check AM radio for lack of static.
  • Look to sky toward the SW or W direction for advancing weather.

    Note: Marine weather forecasts and also Small Craft Advisories, 24hr local weather, Gale, Storm, and Hurricane Warnings, when issued, can be obtained by telephone: (504) 207-9378

    Online Weather Resources

  • The Weather Channel
  • National Weather Service
  • NOAA Safe Boating Weather Tips
  • Current Local Weather
  • Current Local Weather Radar (as of less than 20 min ago from real time)
  • Current Gulf Infrared Satellite picture from NOAA (as of about 25min ago)
  • Current Gulf Infrared Satellite loop from NOAA (as of at least 25min ago) watches/warnings/fronts/and radar

    Additional Resources on The Web

  • Make A Tide Prediction
  • StormPulse: An excellent Storm Tracker
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