Gale Warning for Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM; Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM
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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, east winds 20 to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City...
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, east winds 20 to 25 kt. For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Warning issued November 15 at 11:14AM CST until November 16 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
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Gale Warning issued November 15 at 11:14AM CST until November 16 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
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Gale Warning issued November 14 at 11:30PM CST until November 16 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
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Gale Warning issued November 14 at 11:30PM CST until November 16 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
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Source and limitations
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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