Gale Warning for Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM +3 more
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- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM, Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from High Island TX to Lower Atchafalaya River out 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 1 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued October 15 at 11:17PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Lake Charles LA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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