Tropical Storm Warning for Sabine Lake; Calcasieu Lake; Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM +5 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Calcasieu Lake, 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, Sabine Lake, 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: Southeast winds 20 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt near the center and seas 4 to 8 ft. Impacts: Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf of America. When: this evening into tomorrow.
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt near the center and seas 4 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...this evening into tomorrow. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
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Tropical Storm Warning issued August 31 at 10:37AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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Tropical Storm Warning issued August 31 at 10:04AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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Tropical Storm Warning issued August 31 at 10:04AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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Tropical Storm Warning issued August 31 at 10:04AM 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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