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Small Craft Advisory 13, NWS Lake Charles, LA

February 26, 2015

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this small craft advisory at Feb 26, 2015, 12:07 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 26, 2015, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 59 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 26, 2015, 12:07 PM CST (18:07 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 26, 2015, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 1, 2015, 5:09 AM CST
In force
59 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

The text

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

759 
WHUS74 KLCH 261807
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1207 PM CST THU FEB 26 2015

...WINDS INCREASE AS A REINFORCING COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH...

.A REINFORCING COLD FRONT WILL FILTER THROUGH THE COASTAL WATERS TONIGHT.
STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE IN THE WAKE OF THIS COLD
FRONT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

GMZ472-475-270000-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.150227T0000Z-150227T1200Z/
/O.CAN.KLCH.SI.Y.0001.150227T0500Z-150227T1800Z/
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-
1207 PM CST THU FEB 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS HAS BEEN
CANCELLED. 

* WINDS: TO INCREASE TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH SEAS BUILDING TO 5 TO
  7 FEET.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ470-270000-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.150227T0000Z-150227T1800Z/
/O.CAN.KLCH.SI.Y.0001.150227T0500Z-150227T1800Z/
WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
1207 PM CST THU FEB 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST FRIDAY. THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS HAS BEEN
CANCELLED. 

* WINDS: TO INCREASE TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH SEAS BUILDING TO 5 TO
  7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ452-455-270000-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.150227T0000Z-150227T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY
LA OUT 20 NM-
1207 PM CST THU FEB 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST FRIDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY
  HIGHER GUSTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ450-270000-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.150227T0600Z-150227T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM-
1207 PM CST THU FEB 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
CST FRIDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
CST FRIDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY
  HIGHER GUSTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

SWEENEY
12 follow-up statements
474 
WHUS74 KLCH 270012
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
612 PM CST THU FEB 26 2015

...WINDS INCREASE AS A REINFORCING COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH...

.A REINFORCING COLD FRONT WILL FILTER THROUGH THE COASTAL WATERS
TONIGHT. STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE IN THE WAKE OF THIS
COLD FRONT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

GMZ452-455-472-475-271200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150227T1200Z/
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  INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
612 PM CST THU FEB 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: TO INCREASE TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH SEAS BUILDING TO 5 
  TO 7 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ470-271200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150227T1800Z/
WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
612 PM CST THU FEB 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY. 

* WINDS: TO INCREASE TO 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH SEAS BUILDING TO 5 
  TO 7 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ450-271200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.150227T0600Z-150227T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM-
612 PM CST THU FEB 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 AM CST FRIDAY. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY 
  HIGHER GUSTS. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
686 
WHUS74 KLCH 270245
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
845 PM CST THU FEB 26 2015

...WINDS INCREASE AS A REINFORCING COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH...

.A REINFORCING COLD FRONT WILL FILTER THROUGH THE COASTAL WATERS
TONIGHT. STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE IN THE WAKE OF THIS
COLD FRONT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.

GMZ472-475-271400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150227T1800Z/
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-
845 PM CST THU FEB 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS: NORTHEAST AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS 

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ470-271400-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150227T1800Z/
WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
845 PM CST THU FEB 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
 

* WINDS: NORTHEAST AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS. 
  
* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ452-455-271200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150227T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY
LA OUT 20 NM-
845 PM CST THU FEB 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY...
 

* WINDS: NORTHEAST AROUND 20 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ450-271200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.150227T0600Z-150227T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM-
845 PM CST THU FEB 26 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY...


* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHEAST AROUND 20 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
017 
WHUS74 KLCH 270952
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
352 AM CST FRI FEB 27 2015

...WINDS INCREASE AS A REINFORCING COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH...

.A REINFORCING COLD FRONT HAS MOVED INTO THE COASTAL WATERS.
STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE IN THE WAKE OF THIS COLD
FRONT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

GMZ470-472-475-271800-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150227T1800Z/
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-
352 AM CST FRI FEB 27 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHEAST AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-271200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150227T1200Z/
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-
352 AM CST FRI FEB 27 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS: NORTHEAST AROUND 20 KNOTS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
516 
WHUS74 KLCH 271710
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1110 AM CST FRI FEB 27 2015

...WINDS INCREASE AS A REINFORCING COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH...

.A REINFORCING COLD FRONT HAS MOVED INTO THE COASTAL WATERS.
STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE IN THE WAKE OF THIS COLD
FRONT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON.

GMZ470-472-475-280000-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150228T0000Z/
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-
1110 AM CST FRI FEB 27 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING. 

* WINDS: NORTHEAST AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

25
601 
WHUS74 KLCH 272101
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
301 PM CST FRI FEB 27 2015

...WINDS INCREASE AS A REINFORCING COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH...

.NORTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL STRENGTHEN AND EVENTUALLY TURN MORE
EASTWARD THROUGH SATURDAY AS HIGH PRESSURE MOVES WELL NORTH OF THE
REGION...KEEPING A STRONG PRESSURE GRADIENT IN PLACE OVER THE
COASTAL WATERS.

GMZ470-472-475-280500-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150301T0900Z/
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-
301 PM CST FRI FEB 27 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHEAST AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$


25
738 
WHUS74 KLCH 280305
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
905 PM CST FRI FEB 27 2015

...COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL BRING STRONG WINDS TO COASTAL WATERS...

.STRONG NORTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL EVENTUALLY TURN MORE EASTWARD
THROUGH SATURDAY...AS A COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES EASTWARD
ACROSS THE MID-MISSISSIPPI VALLEY. THE RESULTING PRESSURE GRADIENT
AND COLD AIR ADVECTION WILL KEEP WINDS UP OVER THE COASTAL WATERS THROUGH
SATURDAY.

GMZ470-472-475-281200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150301T0900Z/
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-
905 PM CST FRI FEB 27 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHEAST AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

RUA
607 
WHUS74 KLCH 280617
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1217 AM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

...COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL BRING STRONG WINDS TO COASTAL
WATERS...

.STRONG NORTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL EVENTUALLY TURN MORE EASTWARD
THROUGH SATURDAY...AS A COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES EASTWARD
ACROSS THE MID-MISSISSIPPI VALLEY. THE RESULTING PRESSURE
GRADIENT AND COLD AIR ADVECTION WILL KEEP WINDS UP OVER THE
COASTAL WATERS THROUGH SATURDAY.

GMZ450-281200-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0014.150228T0617Z-150228T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM-
1217 AM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING. 


* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY
  HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ452-455-281200-
/O.EXB.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150228T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY
LA OUT 20 NM-
1217 AM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING. 


* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY
  HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 2 TO 5 FEET.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ470-472-475-281430-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150301T0900Z/
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-
1217 AM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHEAST AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
733 
WHUS74 KLCH 280943
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
343 AM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

...COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL BRING STRONG WINDS TO COASTAL
WATERS...

.STRONG NORTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL EVENTUALLY TURN MORE EASTWARD
THROUGH SATURDAY...AS A COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES EASTWARD
ACROSS THE MID-MISSISSIPPI VALLEY. THE RESULTING PRESSURE
GRADIENT AND COLD AIR ADVECTION WILL KEEP WINDS UP OVER THE
COASTAL WATERS THROUGH SATURDAY.

GMZ470-472-475-282200-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150301T0600Z/
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-
343 AM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

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

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

* WINDS: NORTHEAST AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ452-455-281200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150228T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY
LA OUT 20 NM-
343 AM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY 
  HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 2 TO 5 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ450-281200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-150228T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM-
343 AM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING. 

* WINDS AND SEAS: NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH LOCALLY 
  HIGHER GUSTS. SEAS 3 TO 6 FEET. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
065 
WHUS74 KLCH 281218
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
618 AM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

...COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL BRING STRONG WINDS TO COASTAL
WATERS...

.STRONG NORTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL EVENTUALLY TURN MORE EASTWARD
THROUGH SATURDAY...AS A COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES EASTWARD
ACROSS THE MID-MISSISSIPPI VALLEY. THE RESULTING PRESSURE
GRADIENT AND COLD AIR ADVECTION WILL KEEP WINDS UP OVER THE
COASTAL WATERS THROUGH SATURDAY.

GMZ452-455-281330-
/O.EXP.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150228T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY
LA OUT 20 NM-
618 AM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

$$

GMZ450-281330-
/O.EXP.KLCH.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-150228T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM-
618 AM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT. 

$$

GMZ470-472-475-282200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150301T0600Z/
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-
618 AM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT. 

* WINDS: NORTHEAST AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
207 
WHUS74 KLCH 282135
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
335 PM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

...COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL BRING STRONG WINDS TO COASTAL
WATERS...

.STRONG EASTERLY WINDS WILL ONLY GRADUALLY RELAX INTO SUNDAY AS 
COLD HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS EASTWARD ACROSS THE MID-MISSISSIPPI
VALLEY. IN RESPONSE WAVE HEIGHTS TO 7 FEET WILL LINGER OVER THE
FAR OFFSHORE WATERS.

GMZ470-472-475-010545-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150301T1500Z/
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-
335 PM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SUNDAY...

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: NORTHEAST AROUND 20 KNOTS

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

25
551 
WHUS74 KLCH 010248
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
848 PM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

...COLD HIGH PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL BRING STRONG WINDS TO COASTAL
WATERS...

.STRONG EASTERLY WINDS WILL ONLY GRADUALLY RELAX INTO SUNDAY AS
COLD HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS EASTWARD ACROSS THE MID-MISSISSIPPI
VALLEY. IN RESPONSE WAVE HEIGHTS TO 7 FEET WILL LINGER OVER THE
FAR OFFSHORE WATERS.

GMZ470-472-475-011200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150301T1500Z/
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-
848 PM CST SAT FEB 28 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SUNDAY...

A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SUNDAY. 

* WINDS: EAST AROUND 20 KNOTS

* SEAS: 5 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

RUA
959 
WHUS74 KLCH 011109
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
509 AM CST SUN MAR 1 2015


GMZ470-472-475-011215-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-150301T1500Z/
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-
509 AM CST SUN MAR 1 2015

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS CANCELLED THE
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY. 



$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this small craft advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Lake Charles, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Feb 26, 11:56 AM CST, 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 26, 11:56 AM CST, 11 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1156 AM CST THU FEB 26 2015

.DISCUSSION...
FOR 18Z TAF ISSUANCE.

&&

.AVIATION...
SATELLITE IMAGERY/SFC OBS INDICATE THAT OUR PERSISTENT LOW CLOUD
DECK CONTINUES TO DISSIPATE AS POST-FRONTAL DRY AIR CONTINUES TO
WORK ITS WAY INTO THE REGION. EXPECT THIS TREND TO CONTINUE
THROUGH THE AFTERNOON UNTIL AFTER SUNSET WHEN RESIDUAL LINGERING
BOUNDARY LAYER MOISTURE GETS TRAPPED UNDER EVENING INVERSION AND
MVFR CEILINGS RE-DEVELOP. OTHER MAIN STORY LOOKS TO BE BRISK NRLY
WINDS WITH SPEEDS RUNNING 10 KNOTS OR MORE THROUGH MUCH OF THE
PERIOD.

25

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 949 AM CST THU FEB 26 2015/

UPDATE...REINFORCING COLD FRONT AROUND THE ARKLATEX WILL MOVE
THROUGH ALL BUT LOW4ER ACADIANA BY AROUND NOON AND SHOULD FILTER
THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE AREA AND THE COASTAL WATERS BY SUNSET.
ADJUSTED AFTERNOON TEMPS LOWER DUE TO CONTINUING CLOUD COVER AND
COLD ADVECTION.

SWEENEY

PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 539 AM CST THU FEB 26 2015/

AVIATION UPDATE...REGARDING 12Z TAF ISSUANCE. WIDESPREAD
STRATOCU WITHIN HIGH-END IFR TO LOW-END MVFR WILL START THE TAF
PACKAGE AT ALL TERMINALS. THIS COMING AS MOISTURE REMAINS LOCKED
BETWEEN A STRONG LOW LEVEL FRONTAL INVERSION. SOME RAISING OF
CEILINGS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE MORNING. A FEW MODELS ARE
SUGGESTING BREAKING OUT OF MVFR CLOUDS DURING THE AFTERNOON...AND
GENERALLY TRENDED TAFS IN THIS DIRECTION....BUT WILL SEE
REDEVELOPMENT POST-SUNSET.

MARCOTTE

PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 501 AM CST THU FEB 26 2015/

DISCUSSION...
WIDE RANGE OF TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE NATION AS BITTER COLD IS
GRIPPING THE UPPER PLAINS STATES THIS MORNING. A CANADIAN AIR
MASS HAS MOVED INTO THE DAKOTAS AND WISCONSIN... TEMPERATURES ARE
RANGING FROM -10 BELOW TO -31 DEGREES BELOW AT CRANE LAKE IN UPPER
WISCONSIN. SOUTH FLORIDA IS CURRENTLY A BALMY 75 DEGREES. CLOUDS
OVER OUR REGION HAVE MANAGED TO HANG IN THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT
HOURS AND THIS HAS HELD TEMPERATURES INTO THE MID 30S MOST
LOCATIONS.

THE NEXT WEATHER MAKER IS A FAST MOVING DRY COLD FRONT THAT HAS
MOVED THROUGH THE DALLAS/FORT WORTH AREA THIS MORNING AND WILL
MAKE SHREVEPORT AFTER SUNRISE. THIS LATEST FRONT IS EXPECTED INTO
ALEXANDRIA BEFORE NOON AND WILL MOVE INTO THE GULF BEFORE SUNSET.
COLD AIR ADVECTION BEHIND THE FRONT ALONG WITH CLOUDS THIS MORNING
WILL HELP TO HOLD TEMPERATURES IN THE LOW TO MID 50S TODAY. TONIGHT
WILL SEE TEMPS BACK INTO THE 30S ONCE AGAIN AS THE WINDS SETTLE.
FRIDAY WILL NOT BE AS WARM AS TODAY BUT WE WILL BEGIN A WARMING
TREND ON SATURDAY.

LOOKING FOR RAINS LATE INTO THE WEEKEND AS MOISTURE BEGINS TO RIDE
BACK OVER THE FRONT AS AN UPPER LEVEL TROF DROPS DOWN. RAINS WILL
CONTINUE INTO MONDAY...TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY BEFORE THE NEXT FRONT
IS EXPECTED TO MOVE THROUGH AGAIN. BUT THE GOOD NEWS DURING THIS
PERIOD....AFTN TEMPS WILL RANGE FROM THE UPPER 60S TO MID 70S.

19

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
KLCH  52  33  50  34  59 /   0  10  10  10  20
KBPT  51  35  50  35  58 /   0  10  10  10  20
KAEX  44  28  41  29  53 /  10  10  10  10  10
KLFT  48  32  49  35  60 /  10   0   0  10  10

&&

.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...NONE.
TX...NONE.
GM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
     CST FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING ZONES: WATERS FROM
     INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM...WATERS
     FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM...WATERS
     FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA FROM
     20 TO 60 NM.

     SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION UNTIL 11 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR
     THE FOLLOWING ZONES: WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO
     CAMERON LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM...WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO
     HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM...WATERS FROM LOWER
     ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM.

     SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR THE
     FOLLOWING ZONES: 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.

&&

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&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 26, 4:18 AM CST, 7 hours 49 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
418 AM CST THU FEB 26 2015

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
271030-
VERNON-RAPIDES-AVOYELLES-BEAUREGARD-ALLEN-EVANGELINE-ST. LANDRY-
CALCASIEU-JEFFERSON DAVIS-ACADIA-LAFAYETTE-UPPER ST. MARTIN-
VERMILION-IBERIA-ST. MARY-LOWER ST. MARTIN-WEST CAMERON-
EAST CAMERON-TYLER-HARDIN-JEFFERSON-ORANGE-NORTHERN JASPER-
NORTHERN NEWTON-SOUTHERN JASPER-SOUTHERN NEWTON-
418 AM CST THU FEB 26 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL
LOUISIANA...SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA...SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA...WEST
CENTRAL LOUISIANA AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
A FAST MOVING DRY COLD FRONT WILL MAKE THE COAST BY LATE THIS
AFTERNOON TIME FRAME. WINDS INCREASING A BIT BEHIND THE FRONT.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
RAINS RETURN OVER THE WEEKEND AS AN UPPER LEVEL SHORTWAVE ROTATES
DOWN INTO THE REGION PULLING MOISTURE OUT OF THE GULF AND INTO
SOUTHEAST TEXAS AND SOUTHERN LOUISIANA.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-271030-
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
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-
418 AM CST THU FEB 26 2015

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF THE NORTHWEST
GULF OF MEXICO.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT
A FAST MOVING COLD FRONT WILL MOVE INTO THE COASTAL WATERS THIS
AFTERNOON WITH WINDS AND SEAS INCREASING. SMALL CRAFT SHOULD
EXERCISE CAUTION FOR THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING. THE PRESSURE
GRADIENT WILL TIGHTEN OVERNIGHT AND A SMALL CRAFT HAS ALSO BEEN
POSTED DURING THIS TIME.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
WINDS AND SEAS TO TAPER OFF ON FRIDAY AS THE PRESSURE GRADIENT RELAXES.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 26, 4:11 AM CSTSmall Craft Advisory for WindsLCH8 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.