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 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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What is happening
What: For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 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 Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 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 Gale Warning, until 1 PM CDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to 1 AM 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 8 at 7:47PM CDT until October 9 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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