The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continues channel maintenance dredging efforts for the Mississippi River Ship Channel (MRSC) on the Crossings Above New Orleans and in the vicinity of Southwest Pass. The dustpan dredges are all working to restore…
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center (LMRFC) released this update on river stage conditions (today). “The lower Mississippi River is near crest now and tidal fluctuations will continue at New Orleans, LA over…
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center (LMRFC) released this update today. “Crests are still progressing downstream and cresting conditions are expected at Vicksburg, MS for tomorrow. The 16 day future rainfall model is showing falls on the Ohio…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) estimates completion of revetment operations at the Greenville Bend location (Mile 99.8 Above Head of Passes) on Monday (January 23, 2023). The Mat Sinking Unit will then move upriver to start work…
Read MoreMSIB XXII-006 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 25’ and predicted to rise, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continues working to restore authorized channel dimensions along the Mississippi River Ship Channel (MRSC). The USACE has recently requested that the owners of the three identified obstructions in the Venice Corridor provide new…
Read MoreThe Big River Coalition offers this update to document the status of the previously identified obstructions in the Venice Corridor that have prevented the Mississippi River Ship Channel from being opened up to deeper drafts since May 7, 2021. This…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have now completed the revetment operations at Plaquemine Bend location which was the last site for revetment operations below Baton Rouge. The Lower Mississippi River Vessel Traffic Service has just reopened the channel…
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The M/V ATLANTIC MEXICO is anchored out of an authorized anchorage, with an engine casualty, at MM-86.5. A VTS measure is in place – no meeting or overtaking from MM-86 to MM-87. All vessels should transit the area with caution.…
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LMR is OPEN to navigation. See the USCG MSIB Section on page 11 for High Water Advisories of the morning report. The additional following notices are in effect: 1. High Water Operations Restrictions NOBRA – (Click here) CRPPA – (Click…
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LMR is OPEN to navigation. See the USCG MSIB Section on page 11 for High Water Advisories of the morning report. The additional following notices are in effect: 1. High Water Operations Restrictions NOBRA – (Click here) CRPPA – (Click…
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LMR is OPEN to navigation. See the USCG MSIB Section on page 11 for High Water Advisories of the morning report. The additional following notices are in effect: 1. High Water Operations Restrictions NOBRA – (Click here) CRPPA – (Click…
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LMR is OPEN to navigation. See the USCG MSIB Section on page 11 for High Water Advisories of the morning report. The additional following notices are in effect: 1. High Water Operations Restrictions NOBRA – (Click here) CRPPA – (Click…
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See the USCG MSIB Section on page 11 of the morning report for High Water Advisories. The additional following notices are in effect: 1. High Water Operations Restrictions NOBRA – (Click here) CRPPA – (Click here) & (Here) & (Here)…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 5 is located along 45W and moving quickly west near 25 mph. The system is void of shower and thunderstorm activity at the current time. However, it could enhance some…
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LAMA Members I’m providing the following as a “For Your Information“…. Background As you recall, earlier this year persistent fog conditions closed navigation from Algiers Point down through SWP. The fog not only shutdown navigation for vessels; it also shut…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 5 is located along 35W and moving west near 15 mph. The disturbance is very weak and will likely remain weak as it tracks west. No development is expected. Meteorologist:…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) did not open any bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway (Mile 128.8 to 127.3 Above Head of Passes [AHP]) today (Tuesday, June 11, 2019). The maximum flow above the Bonnet Carré Spillway today…
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The information below and the two attachments were just shared with the entire Louisiana Congressional Delegation, requesting assistance to secure $75 million in supplemental funding to restore and maintain the Mississippi River Ship Channel from the impacts of the long-term…
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Current Location: 20.1N, 94.9W Geographic Reference: 235 miles SE of Tampico, MX Movement: West-northwest at 5 mph Max Winds: 30 mph gusting to 40 mph Current Hurricane Severity Index: 0 out of a possible 50 points (0 size, 0…
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