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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Lake Charles, LA

March 19, 2012

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 19, 2012, 4:02 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 19, 2012, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 48 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 19, 2012, 4:02 AM CDT (09:02 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 19, 2012, 1:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 21, 2012, 1:00 PM CDT
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

The text

As transmitted, in the capitals the NWS used until 2016.

637 
WHUS74 KLCH 190902
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
402 AM CDT MON MAR 19 2012

...WINDS AND SEAS TO INCREASE TODAY AS A COLD FRONT APPROACHES
FROM THE WEST...

.THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL INCREASE TODAY INTO TONIGHT AHEAD OF
A COLD FRONT THAT LOOKS TO MOVE INTO THE COASTAL ON TUESDAY. AS A
RESULT WINDS AND SEAS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE THROUGH TONIGHT.

GMZ430-432-450-470-472-191715-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.120319T1800Z-120320T0600Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX 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-
402 AM CDT MON MAR 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM CDT TUESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM CDT TUESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS UP TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH
  LOCALLY HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 3 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

K. KUYPER
5 follow-up statements
648 
WHUS74 KLCH 192231
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
531 PM CDT MON MAR 19 2012

...WINDS AND SEAS TO INCREASE THROUGH WEDNESDAY AS A COLD FRONT
APPROACHES FROM THE WEST...

.THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL INCREASE AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT THAT
LOOKS TO MOVE INTO THE COASTAL WATERS ON WEDNESDAY. AS A RESULT
WINDS AND SEAS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE.

GMZ435-200500-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.120320T1200Z-120321T1200Z/
VERMILION BAY-
531 PM CDT MON MAR 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY 
  HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ452-455-475-200500-
/O.EXB.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120321T1200Z/
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 LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
531 PM CDT MON MAR 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS UP TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 
  LOCALLY HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 3 TO 8 FEET. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY
  HIGHER GUSTS. ROUGH SEAS 4 TO 10 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ450-470-472-200500-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120321T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX 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-
531 PM CDT MON MAR 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS UP TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 
  LOCALLY HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 3 TO 8 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-200500-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120321T0000Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-
531 PM CDT MON MAR 19 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT TUESDAY.

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS UP TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 
  LOCALLY HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 3 TO 8 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

SWEENEY
564 
WHUS74 KLCH 200903
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
403 AM CDT TUE MAR 20 2012

...WINDS AND SEAS TO INCREASE THROUGH WEDNESDAY AS A COLD FRONT
APPROACHES FROM THE WEST...

.THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL INCREASE AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT THAT
LOOKS TO MOVE INTO THE COASTAL WATERS ON WEDNESDAY. AS A RESULT
WINDS AND SEAS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE.

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-201715-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120321T1800Z/
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-
403 AM CDT TUE MAR 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS UP TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 
  LOCALLY HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 3 TO 8 FEET. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY 
  HIGHER GUSTS. ROUGH SEAS 4 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ435-201715-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.120320T1200Z-120321T1800Z/
VERMILION BAY-
403 AM CDT TUE MAR 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY 
  HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-201715-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120321T0000Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-
403 AM CDT TUE MAR 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS UP TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 
  LOCALLY HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 3 TO 8 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
265 
WHUS74 KLCH 201534
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1034 AM CDT TUE MAR 20 2012

...WINDS AND SEAS TO INCREASE THROUGH WEDNESDAY AS A COLD FRONT
APPROACHES FROM THE WEST...

.THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL INCREASE AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT THAT
LOOKS TO MOVE INTO THE COASTAL WATERS ON WEDNESDAY. AS A RESULT
WINDS AND SEAS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE.

GMZ430-432-210300-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120321T0500Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-
1034 AM CDT TUE MAR 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS UP TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 
  LOCALLY HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 3 TO 8 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-210300-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120321T1800Z/
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-
1034 AM CDT TUE MAR 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS UP TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 
  LOCALLY HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 3 TO 8 FEET. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY 
  HIGHER GUSTS. ROUGH SEAS 4 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ435-210300-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120321T1800Z/
VERMILION BAY-
1034 AM CDT TUE MAR 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY 
  HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

SWEENEY
385 
WHUS74 KLCH 210155
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
855 PM CDT TUE MAR 20 2012

...WINDS AND SEAS TO INCREASE THROUGH WEDNESDAY AS A COLD FRONT
MOVES THROUGH THE AREA...

.THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL REMAIN TIGHT TONIGHT WITH WINDS AND
SEAS REMAINING ELEVATED.

GMZ430-432-210600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120321T0600Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-
855 PM CDT TUE MAR 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS UP TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 
  LOCALLY HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 3 TO 8 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-211200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120321T1800Z/
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-
855 PM CDT TUE MAR 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY 
  HIGHER GUSTS. ROUGH SEAS 4 TO 10 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ435-211200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120321T1800Z/
VERMILION BAY-
855 PM CDT TUE MAR 20 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY 
  HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$
144 
WHUS74 KLCH 210916
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
416 AM CDT WED MAR 21 2012

...WINDS AND SEAS TO INCREASE AS A COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH THE
AREA...

.THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL REMAIN TIGHT TONIGHT WITH WINDS AND
SEAS REMAINING ELEVATED.

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-211800-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-120321T1800Z/
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-
416 AM CDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS BECOMING
  NORTHWEST. SEAS 4 FEET NEAR SHORE TO 9 FEET OFFSHORE.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ435-211800-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-120321T1800Z/
VERMILION BAY-
416 AM CDT WED MAR 21 2012

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY 
  HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 2 TO 4 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MEANS THAT WIND SPEEDS OF 21 TO 33 KNOTS
OR WAVE HEIGHTS 7 FEET OR HIGHER ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS TO SMALL CRAFT. INEXPERIENCED MARINERS...
ESPECIALLY THOSE OPERATING SMALLER VESSELS SHOULD AVOID
NAVIGATING IN THESE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 19, 10:20 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningLCHCalcasieu8 days
Mar 19, 3:34 PM CDTFlash Flood WatchLCHAllen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette and 4 more45 hr
Mar 19, 4:26 PM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryLCHCameron44 hr
Mar 19, 5:31 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLCH43 hr
Mar 19, 5:33 PM CDTWind AdvisoryLCHAllen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Evangeline, Lafayette, Rapides and 3 more34 hr

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