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Gale Warning 2, NWS Lake Charles, LA

January 21, 2016

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this gale warning at Jan 21, 2016, 3:40 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 21, 2016, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 33 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 21, 2016, 3:40 AM CST (09:40 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 21, 2016, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 23, 2016, 3:10 AM CST
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

The text

As transmitted.

309 
WHUS74 KLCH 210940
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
340 AM CST THU JAN 21 2016

...STRONG WINDS TO DEVELOP OVER THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY AND
CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL DEVELOP OVER TEXAS AND MOVE ACROSS
NORTHERN LOUISIANA TODAY AND OFF TO THE NORTHEAST TONIGHT. AHEAD
OF THIS LOW...STRONG SOUTH WINDS BECOMING SOUTHWEST WILL DEVELOP
INTO THE AFTERNOON...FOLLOWED BY AN EVEN STRONGER NORTHWEST FLOW
LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING WITH PASSAGE OF A COLD FRONT.

GMZ435-211045-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.160122T0000Z-160123T0600Z/
VERMILION BAY-
340 AM CST THU JAN 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND REPLACED WITH
SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION.

$$

GMZ470-472-475-220000-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.160121T0940Z-160122T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.GL.W.0002.160122T0000Z-160123T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.160123T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
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-
340 AM CST THU JAN 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST
FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM CST
SATURDAY...

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

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THEN
  NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH NUMEROUS HIGHER
  GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET THURSDAY AFTERNOON...BUILDING TO 7 TO 
  10 FEET FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY. 

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.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-220000-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.160122T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
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-
340 AM CST THU JAN 21 2016

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

* WINDS...BECOMING NORTHWEST AND NORTH ON THURSDAY NIGHT INTO 
  FRIDAY AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...BUILDING TO 3 TO 7 FEET THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
753 
WHUS74 KLCH 211132
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
532 AM CST THU JAN 21 2016

...STRONG WINDS TO DEVELOP OVER THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY AND
CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL DEVELOP OVER TEXAS AND MOVE ACROSS
NORTHERN LOUISIANA TODAY AND OFF TO THE NORTHEAST TONIGHT. AHEAD
OF THIS LOW...STRONG SOUTH WINDS BECOMING SOUTHWEST WILL DEVELOP
INTO THE AFTERNOON...FOLLOWED BY AN EVEN STRONGER NORTHWEST FLOW
LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING WITH PASSAGE OF A COLD FRONT.

GMZ470-472-475-220000-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-160122T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0002.160122T0000Z-160123T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.160123T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
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-
532 AM CST THU JAN 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO
6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THEN 
  NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH NUMEROUS HIGHER 
  GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET THURSDAY AFTERNOON...BUILDING TO 7 TO 
  10 FEET FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY. 

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.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-220000-
/O.NEW.KLCH.LO.Y.0001.160122T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
532 AM CST THU JAN 21 2016

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A LOW
WATER ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST SATURDAY. 

* WATER LEVELS...1 TO 2 FEET BELOW NORMAL TIDES. REMAINING AT OR
  BELOW -1.0 FEET MLLW THROUGHOUT THE EXTENDED ADVISORY.
  APPROACHING NEAR -2.0 MLLW DURING ASTRONOMICAL LOW TIDES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-220000-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.160122T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
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-
532 AM CST THU JAN 21 2016

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

* WINDS...BECOMING NORTHWEST AND NORTH ON THURSDAY NIGHT INTO 
  FRIDAY AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...BUILDING TO 3 TO 7 FEET THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY.

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.

&&

$$
484 
WHUS74 KLCH 212117
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
317 PM CST THU JAN 21 2016

...STRONG WINDS TO DEVELOP OVER THE COASTAL WATERS TODAY AND
CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.LOW PRESSURE WILL MOVE EASTWARD ACROSS CENTRAL LOUISIANA AND
INTO THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY OVERNIGHT....ACCOMPANIED BY A
STRONG COLD FRONT WHICH WILL CROSS THE NORTHWEST GULF THROUGH THIS
EVENING. EXTREMELY STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS WILL FOLLOW
THE FRONT AND LINGER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OVER THE COASTAL
WATERS. IN ADDITION...LOW WATER CONDITIONS ARE ALSO EXPECTED
BEGINNING TONIGHT AND LINGERING INTO THE WEEKEND DUE TO THE STRONG
OFFSHORE FLOW.

GMZ470-472-475-220600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-160122T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0002.160122T0000Z-160123T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.160123T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
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-
317 PM CST THU JAN 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO
6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS THURSDAY AFTERNOON. THEN 
  NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH NUMEROUS HIGHER 
  GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...3 TO 6 FEET THURSDAY AFTERNOON...BUILDING TO 7 TO 
  10 FEET FOR THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY. 

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.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-220600-
/O.CON.KLCH.LO.Y.0001.160122T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
317 PM CST THU JAN 21 2016

...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WATER LEVELS...1 TO 2 FEET BELOW NORMAL TIDES. REMAINING AT OR
  BELOW -1.0 FEET MLLW THROUGHOUT THE EXTENDED ADVISORY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-220600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.160122T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
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-
317 PM CST THU JAN 21 2016

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

* WINDS...BECOMING NORTHWEST AND NORTH ON THURSDAY NIGHT INTO 
  FRIDAY AT 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...BUILDING TO 3 TO 7 FEET THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY.

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
849 
WHUS74 KLCH 220323
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
923 PM CST THU JAN 21 2016

...STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS WITH ROUGH SEAS TO PREVAIL THROUGH
FRIDAY NIGHT...

.DEEPENING LOW PRESSURE MOVING EASTWARD ACROSS THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI
VALLEY INTO THE SOUTHEAST U.S. TONIGHT....AND STRONG COLD AIR
ADVECTION OVER THE NORTHWEST GULF OF MEXICO...WILL COMBINE TO
PRODUCE STRONG AND GUSTY OFFSHORE WINDS. THESE WINDS WILL CONTINUE
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD...WHICH WILL LEAD TO VERY ROUGH SEAS.
ALSO...THE STRONG OFFSHORE FLOW WILL PUSH WATER OUT OF THE COASTAL
LAKES AND BAYS...AND AWAY FROM THE COAST...PRODUCING LOW WATER
CONDITIONS. CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE ON SATURDAY...AS THE LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES UP THE EAST COAST...AND HIGH PRESSURE
SETTLES OVER THE REGION.

GMZ470-472-475-221400-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160123T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.160123T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
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-
923 PM CST THU JAN 21 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO
6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS AROUND 30 KNOTS WITH NUMEROUS
  HIGHER GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS THROUGH FRIDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET INTO FRIDAY.

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.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-221400-
/O.EXB.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.160122T0323Z-160123T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
923 PM CST THU JAN 21 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER
  GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...VERY ROUGH.

* TIDES...ACTUAL READING NEAR MINUS 1 FEET MLLW AROUND LOW TIDE
  TIMES.

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-221400-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
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-
923 PM CST THU JAN 21 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AND NORTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...3 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
182 
WHUS74 KLCH 221016
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
416 AM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

...STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS WITH ROUGH SEAS TO PREVAIL THROUGH
TONIGHT...

.DEEPENING LOW PRESSURE MOVING EASTWARD ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST
U.S...AND STRONG COLD AIR ADVECTION OVER THE NORTHWEST GULF OF
MEXICO...WILL COMBINE TO PRODUCE STRONG AND GUSTY OFFSHORE WINDS.
THESE WINDS WILL CONTINUE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD...WHICH WILL LEAD
TO VERY ROUGH SEAS. ALSO...THE STRONG OFFSHORE FLOW WILL PUSH
WATER OUT OF THE COASTAL LAKES AND BAYS...AND AWAY FROM THE
COAST... PRODUCING LOW WATER CONDITIONS. CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE
ON SATURDAY...AS THE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES UP THE EAST
COAST...AND HIGH PRESSURE SETTLES OVER THE REGION.

GMZ470-472-475-221800-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160123T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.160123T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
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 CST FRI JAN 22 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS AROUND 30 KNOTS WITH NUMEROUS 
  HIGHER GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS THROUGH FRIDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 10 FEET INTO FRIDAY.

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.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-221800-
/O.EXT.KLCH.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-160122T1800Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160123T0000Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
416 AM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

...LOW WATER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER 
  GUSTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...VERY ROUGH.

* TIDES...ACTUAL READING NEAR MINUS 1 FEET MLLW AROUND LOW TIDE 
  TIMES. 

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-221800-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
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-
416 AM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AND NORTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...3 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.

&&

$$
647 
WHUS74 KLCH 221800
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1200 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

...STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS WITH ROUGH SEAS TO PREVAIL THROUGH
TONIGHT...

.DEEP LOW PRESSURE MOVING EAST ACROSS THE SOUTHEASTERN U.S...AND
STRONG COLD AIR ADVECTION OVER THE NORTHWEST GULF OF MEXICO...WILL
COMBINE TO PRODUCE STRONG AND GUSTY OFFSHORE WINDS. THESE WINDS
WILL CONTINUE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD...WHICH WILL LEAD TO VERY
ROUGH SEAS. ALSO...THE STRONG OFFSHORE FLOW WILL PUSH WATER OUT OF
THE COASTAL LAKES AND BAYS...AND AWAY FROM THE COAST... PRODUCING
LOW WATER CONDITIONS. CONDITIONS WILL IMPROVE ON SATURDAY...AS THE
LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM MOVES UP THE EAST COAST...AND HIGH PRESSURE
SETTLES OVER THE REGION.

GMZ435-230000-
/O.CAN.KLCH.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-160122T1800Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160123T0000Z/
VERMILION BAY-
1200 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS CANCELLED THE
LOW WATER ADVISORY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER  
GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...VERY ROUGH.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-472-475-230200-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160123T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.160123T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
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-
1200 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS AROUND 30 KNOTS WITH NUMEROUS
  HIGHER GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 10 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.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-230000-
/O.EXT.KLCH.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-160123T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160123T0000Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-
1200 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER 
  GUSTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...VERY ROUGH.

* TIDES...ACTUAL READING BETWEEN MINUS 1 AND MINUS 1.5 FEET MEAN
  LOWER LOW WATER AROUND LOW TIDE TIMES.

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.

A LOW WATER ADVISORY MEANS WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
SIGNIFICANTLY BELOW AVERAGE. MARINERS SHOULD USE EXTREME CAUTION
AND TRANSIT AT THE SLOWEST SAFE NAVIGABLE SPEED TO MINIMIZE
IMPACT.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-230200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
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-
1200 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AND NORTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...3 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.

&&

$$

24
785 
WHUS74 KLCH 222121
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
321 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

...STRONG AND GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS WILL GRADUALLY
DIMINISH OVERNIGHT...

.THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL GRADUALLY RELAX OVERNIGHT AS HIGH
PRESSURE BUILDS SOUTH INTO THE REGION. ONGOING COLD AIR ADVECTION
WILL BE ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN A STRONG OFFSHORE FLOW OVERNIGHT
ALONG WITH GUSTS TO AROUND GALE FORCE AT TIMES OVER THE OUTER
COASTAL WATERS. WINDS AND SEAS WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH FROM
NORTHWEST TO SOUTHEAST THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING. 

GMZ475-230600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
/O.CAN.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.160123T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0007.160123T1200Z-160123T1500Z/
WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
321 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 AM CST
SATURDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH NUMEROUS
  HIGHER GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...8 TO 12 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.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-222230-
/O.CAN.KLCH.LO.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-160123T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160123T0000Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-
321 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH THROUGH THE EVENING. WATER LEVELS
HAVE RECOVERED OVER THE COASTAL LAKES AND WATERWAYS...WITH LEVELS
RUNNING BETWEEN 0 AND 1 FOOT MEAN LOWER LOW WATER. WATER LEVELS
COULD FALL BACK TO NEAR MINUS ONE FOOT AGAIN DURING LOW TIDE
SATURDAY MORNING...POSSIBLY REQUIRING ANOTHER LOW WATER ADVISORY.

$$

GMZ472-230600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160123T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.160123T0600Z-160123T1200Z/
WATERS FROM  INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
321 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 AM CST SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER
  GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 10 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.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ470-230600-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160123T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.160123T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
321 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH OCCASIONAL
  GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 8 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.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ435-230600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160123T0600Z/
VERMILION BAY-
321 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER 
  GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...VERY ROUGH.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-230600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-160123T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM-
321 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AND NORTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...2 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.

&&

$$

GMZ452-455-230600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY
LA OUT 20 NM-
321 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AND NORTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$
914 
WHUS74 KLCH 230455
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1055 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

...DIMINISHING TREND CONTINUES OVERNIGHT...

.THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL CONTINUE TO RELAX OVERNIGHT AS HIGH
PRESSURE BUILDS SOUTH INTO THE REGION...ALLOWING NORTHERLY WINDS
ON THE COASTAL WATERS TO STEADILY DIMINISH INTO SATURDAY.

GMZ472-231200-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160123T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.160123T0600Z-160123T1200Z/
WATERS FROM  INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
1055 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 10 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.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ475-231200-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0007.160123T1200Z-160123T1500Z/
WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
1055 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 AM CST
SATURDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH NUMEROUS 
  HIGHER GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...8 TO 12 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.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

GMZ452-455-231200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY
LA OUT 20 NM-
1055 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AND NORTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$

GMZ435-230600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160123T0600Z/
VERMILION BAY-
1055 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER 
  GUSTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...VERY ROUGH.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-230600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-160123T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM-
1055 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AND NORTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...2 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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-231200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
1055 PM CST FRI JAN 22 2016

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

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH 
  OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 8 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.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

25
901 
WHUS74 KLCH 230910
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
310 AM CST SAT JAN 23 2016

...DIMINISHING WINDS AND SEAS WILL CONTINUE THIS MORNING...

.THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WILL CONTINUE TO RELAX AS HIGH PRESSURE
BUILDS SOUTH INTO THE REGION...ALLOWING NORTHERLY WINDS ON THE
COASTAL WATERS TO STEADILY DIMINISH TODAY.

GMZ475-231500-
/O.CAN.KLCH.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0007.160123T0910Z-160123T1500Z/
WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
310 AM CST SAT JAN 23 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS CANCELLED THE
GALE WARNING. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO
  30 KNOTS POSSIBLE THIS .

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 8 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ452-231015-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM-
310 AM CST SAT JAN 23 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

$$

GMZ470-231015-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160123T1200Z/
WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
310 AM CST SAT JAN 23 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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


$$

GMZ455-231500-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-160123T1500Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY
LA OUT 20 NM-
310 AM CST SAT JAN 23 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST AND NORTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/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.

&&

$$

GMZ472-231500-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-160123T1500Z/
WATERS FROM  INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
310 AM CST SAT JAN 23 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER 
  GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...5 TO 10 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.

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURRING. OPERATING A VESSEL IN GALE CONDITIONS REQUIRES
EXPERIENCE AND PROPERLY EQUIPPED VESSELS. IT IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED THAT MARINERS WITHOUT THE PROPER EXPERIENCE SEEK SAFE
HARBOR PRIOR TO THE ONSET OF GALE CONDITIONS.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 20, 9:19 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryLCH60 hr
Jan 21, 3:40 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryLCH53 hr
Jan 21, 4:28 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHBeauregard, Vernon62 min
Jan 21, 4:56 AM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHVernon49 min
Jan 21, 5:11 AM CSTTornado WarningLCHRapides, Vernon21 min
Jan 21, 5:32 AM CSTLow Water AdvisoryLCH34 hr
Jan 21, 5:43 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHGrant62 min
Jan 21, 6:07 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHAvoyelles53 min
Jan 21, 6:12 AM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryLCHLafayette, Saint Martin3 hr
Jan 21, 12:29 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHJefferson Davis46 min
Jan 21, 12:43 PM CSTTornado WarningLCHBeauregard38 min
Jan 21, 12:49 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHVernon41 min
Jan 21, 1:05 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHVernon40 min
Jan 21, 1:19 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHBeauregard41 min
Jan 21, 1:48 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHRapides, Vernon57 min
Jan 21, 1:55 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHAllen, Beauregard, Rapides, Vernon50 min
Jan 21, 2:01 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHVernon14 min
Jan 21, 2:04 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHAvoyelles26 min
Jan 21, 2:08 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHAvoyelles37 min
Jan 21, 2:18 PM CSTTornado WarningLCHAvoyelles27 min
Jan 21, 2:24 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHBeauregard36 min
Jan 21, 2:33 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLCH42 min
Jan 21, 2:41 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHAvoyelles, Rapides, Vernon49 min
Jan 21, 2:49 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHAvoyelles26 min
Jan 21, 3:06 PM CSTWind AdvisoryLCHAllen, Avoyelles, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette, Rapides and 2 more26 hr
Jan 21, 3:31 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHAvoyelles, Rapides44 min
Jan 21, 4:40 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHLafayette50 min
Jan 21, 4:58 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLCH32 min
Jan 21, 5:11 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningLCH34 min
Jan 21, 12:00 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHHardin30 min
Jan 21, 12:02 PM CSTTornado WarningLCHJasper, Newton43 min
Jan 21, 12:04 PM CSTTornado WarningLCHJasper, Tyler25 min
Jan 21, 12:11 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHJasper19 min
Jan 21, 12:22 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHSabine23 min
Jan 21, 12:34 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningLCHJasper, Newton41 min
Jan 21, 1:46 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHJefferson, Orange44 min
Jan 21, 2:27 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHOrange33 min

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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.