Small Craft Advisory 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 Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 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 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM CDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM Saturday to 7 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 11:04PM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 16 at 1:05PM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM 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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