6 Rescued From Capsized Boat Off Louisiana Coast

A ship capsized off the coast of Louisiana, prompting a search by the Coast Guard. The exact number of people on board is unknown. A microburst of severe weather is suspected to have caused the incident. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning and a wind advisory for Southeastern Louisiana.

What event occurred off the coast of Louisiana last night?

• An earthquake

• A volcanic eruption

• A plane crash

• A ship capsized

Who is conducting the search for people who were on the capsized ship?

• Local fishermen

• The Coast Guard

• The Navy

• The Air Force

What is unclear about the capsizing incident?

• The cause of the capsizing

• The number of people on board

• The location of the ship

• The time of the incident

What weather phenomenon is suggested to have caused the ship to capsize?

• A tsunami

• A microburst

• A tornado

• A hurricane

What type of weather warnings were issued by the National Weather Service?

• Snowstorm warning

• Flash flood warning and wind advisory

• Heat advisory

• Tornado warning