Gale Watch 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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What you need to know
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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: North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Portions of the Gulf of America. When: From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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Gale Watch issued October 15 at 12:13PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00PM CDT 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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