New Orleans 22 Dec Getaway windy sailing

[HazeGray]

Just saw the weather report for New Orleans on this Sunday(22 Dec).  35-40 MPH Northerly winds.  Wonder how if any it effect the Getaway navigating  down the Mississippi.  Any Cajuns out there with experience on the Big Muddy in windy weather.

 

 

[cruisinmeme]

It is not unusual to feel a bit of a jerking sensation while navigating the river due the constant curves in the river. You will probably feel a bit more of that with the higher winds. 
Will be nice and cool outdoors between temperature, wind and being on the water.

Enjoy your cruise

[Homosassa]

I am not sure what weather report you are looking at.

 

As we will be in NOLA on 12/22, we have been checking the weather in order to pack the appropriate clothing. Any report we have seen forecasts NW winds of 16-18 mph on Sunday.

[HazeGray]

Weather channel this morning predicted the 35-40 in the early evening.   No worried about the ride, I was in the Navy.  Just curious if it will affect the sailing time.  Winds tend start to decrease after sundown.  

[zebrazeb]

watching this topic simply out of curiosity, as we will be on this ship.

[Homosassa]

18 hours ago, HazeGray said:

Weather channel this morning predicted the 35-40 in the early evening.   No worried about the ride, I was in the Navy.  Just curious if it will affect the sailing time.  Winds tend start to decrease after sundown.  

Still confused. Everything I checked still says NNW 18 mph for New Orleans. on Sunday and lower wind speeds for Monday.

 

I was  concerned by your post because our kids are flying into NOLA  on Sunday and the type of winds you are talking about would impact their flight.

 

Are you checking a marine forecast for out in the Gulf? I see 20-30 knot winds for the Gulf.

[tef43]

19 hours ago, HazeGray said:

Weather channel this morning predicted the 35-40 in the early evening.   No worried about the ride, I was in the Navy.  Just curious if it will affect the sailing time.  Winds tend start to decrease after sundown.  

 

From TWC for NOLA:

 

[CatLuvsH20]

Hmmm Maybe pack some meds?