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Small Craft Advisory 18, NWS Lake Charles, LA

March 8, 2016

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 8, 2016, 5:07 AM CST. It took effect at Mar 9, 2016, 3:56 PM CST. It was in force for 32 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 8, 2016, 5:07 AM CST (11:07 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 9, 2016, 3:56 PM CST
Expired
Mar 11, 2016, 12:00 AM CST
In force
32 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

The text

As transmitted.

957 
WHUS74 KLCH 081107
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
507 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016

...STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH AT LEAST MID-WEEK...

.A VIGOROUS UPPER STORM SYSTEM OVER NORTHWEST OLD MEXICO WILL
CONTINUE TO ADVANCE SOUTHEAST THEN EAST ENTERING SOUTH TEXAS
THURSDAY. APPROACH OF THIS UPPER SYSTEM WILL DEEPEN SURFACE LOW
PRESSURE OVER TEXAS AND THE WESTERN GULF...YIELDING AN
INCREASINGLY TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT AS IT COMBINES WITH STRONG
HIGH PRESSURE JUST OFF THE SOUTHEAST CONUS. AN EXTENDED FETCH OF
STRONG SOUTHERLIES WILL RESULT INCOMING FROM THE BAY OF CAMPECHE
AND CARIBBEAN SEA. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD TO SIGNIFICANT AND
DANGEROUS LEVELS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT TODAY FOR
THE NORTHWEST GULF...WITH A GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TONIGHT
AND WEDNESDAY. AN EXTENSION OF THE GALE WARNING MAY BE REQUIRED
INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT. ADDITIONALLY...EXTENSIVE SHOWER AND
THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY CAN BE EXPECTED WITH STRONG TO SEVERE
THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE.

GMZ470-472-475-082200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-160309T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KLCH.GL.W.0005.160309T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
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-
507 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO AROUND 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...10 TO 14 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-082200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.160308T1200Z-160309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.160309T0000Z-160310T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.160310T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
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-
507 AM CST TUE MAR 8 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 WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO NOON CST
THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO NOON
CST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS TUESDAY...20 TO 3O KNOTS WITH HIGHER 
  GUSTS TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-082200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.160308T1200Z-160310T0000Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
507 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE WATERS EXTREMELY 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
999 
WHUS74 KLCH 081116
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
516 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016

...STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH AT LEAST MID-WEEK...

.A VIGOROUS UPPER STORM SYSTEM OVER NORTHWEST OLD MEXICO WILL
CONTINUE TO ADVANCE SOUTHEAST THEN EAST ENTERING SOUTH TEXAS
THURSDAY. APPROACH OF THIS UPPER SYSTEM WILL DEEPEN SURFACE LOW
PRESSURE OVER TEXAS AND THE WESTERN GULF...YIELDING AN
INCREASINGLY TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT AS IT COMBINES WITH STRONG
HIGH PRESSURE JUST OFF THE SOUTHEAST CONUS. AN EXTENDED FETCH OF
STRONG SOUTHERLIES WILL RESULT INCOMING FROM THE BAY OF CAMPECHE
AND CARIBBEAN SEA. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD TO SIGNIFICANT AND
DANGEROUS LEVELS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT TODAY FOR
THE NORTHWEST GULF...WITH A GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TONIGHT
AND WEDNESDAY...INTO EARLY THURSDAY. ADDITIONALLY...EXTENSIVE
SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY CAN BE EXPECTED WITH STRONG TO
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE.

GMZ450-452-455-082200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.160308T1200Z-160309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.160309T0000Z-160310T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.160310T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
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-
516 AM CST TUE MAR 8 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 WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS TUESDAY...20 TO 3O KNOTS WITH HIGHER 
  GUSTS TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 7 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-472-475-082200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-160309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.160309T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
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-
516 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016

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

* WINDS...20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO AROUND 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...10 TO 14 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A GALE WARNING MEANS WINDS OF 34 TO 47 KNOTS ARE IMMINENT OR
OCCURING. 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-082200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.160308T1200Z-160310T0000Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
516 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE WATERS EXTREMELY 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.

&&

$$
908 
WHUS74 KLCH 082147
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
347 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016

...STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH AT LEAST MID-WEEK...

.A VIGOROUS UPPER STORM SYSTEM WILL SLOWLY CONTINUE TO MOVE EAST
ACROSS NORTHERN MEXICO. APPROACH OF THIS UPPER SYSTEM WILL DEEPEN
SURFACE LOW PRESSURE OVER TEXAS AND THE WESTERN GULF...YIELDING AN
INCREASINGLY TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT AS IT COMBINES WITH STRONG
HIGH PRESSURE JUST OFF THE SOUTHEASTERN STATES. THIS WILL PRODUCE AN
EXTENDED FETCH OF STRONG SOUTHERLIES FROM THE BAY OF CAMPECHE AND
CARIBBEAN SEA. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD TO SIGNIFICANT AND
DANGEROUS LEVELS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE
COASTAL LAKES AND BAY...WITH A GALE WARNING OVER THE COASTAL
WATERS.

GMZ450-452-455-090600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-160309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.160309T0000Z-160310T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.160310T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
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-
347 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-472-475-090600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-160309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.160309T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
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-
347 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO AROUND 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...10 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-090600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-160310T0000Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
347 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE WATERS EXTREMELY 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.

&&

$$

24
365 
WHUS74 KLCH 090318
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
918 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016

...STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH AT LEAST MID-WEEK...

.A VIGOROUS UPPER STORM SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO SLOWLY MOVE EAST
ACROSS NORTHERN MEXICO. APPROACH OF THIS UPPER SYSTEM WILL DEEPEN
SURFACE LOW PRESSURE OVER TEXAS AND THE WESTERN GULF...YIELDING AN
INCREASINGLY TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT AS IT COMBINES WITH STRONG
HIGH PRESSURE JUST OFF THE SOUTHEASTERN STATES. THIS WILL PRODUCE
AN EXTENDED FETCH OF STRONG SOUTHERLIES FROM THE BAY OF CAMPECHE
AND CARIBBEAN SEA. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD TO SIGNIFICANT AND
DANGEROUS LEVELS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE
COASTAL LAKES AND BAY...WITH A GALE WARNING OVER THE COASTAL
WATERS.

GMZ450-452-455-091300-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160310T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.160310T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
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-
918 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO
NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-472-475-091300-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
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-
918 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO AROUND 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...10 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-091300-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-160310T0000Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
918 PM CST TUE MAR 8 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE WATERS EXTREMELY 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.

&&

$$
395 
WHUS74 KLCH 090906
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
306 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016

...STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH AT LEAST MID-WEEK...

.A VIGOROUS UPPER STORM SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO DEEPEN SURFACE LOW PRESSURE
OVER TEXAS AND THE WESTERN GULF...YIELDING AN TIGHTENING PRESSURE GRADIENT
AS IT COMBINES WITH STRONG HIGH PRESSURE JUST OFF THE SOUTHEASTERN STATES.
THIS WILL PRODUCE AN EXTENDED FETCH OF STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS FROM THE
BAY OF CAMPECHE AND CARIBBEAN SEA. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD TO IGNIFICANT
AND DANGEROUS LEVELS. ADDITIONALLY...EXTENSIVE SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM
ACTIVITY CAN BE EXPECTED WITH STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE.

GMZ450-452-455-091715-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160310T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.160310T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
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-
306 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016

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

* WINDS...25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-472-475-091715-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
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-
306 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-091715-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-160310T0000Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
306 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016

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

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE WATERS EXTREMELY 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.

&&

$$
972 
WHUS74 KLCH 090907
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
307 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016

...STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH AT LEAST MID-WEEK...

.A VIGOROUS UPPER STORM SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO DEEPEN SURFACE
LOW PRESSURE OVER TEXAS AND THE WESTERN GULF...YIELDING AN
TIGHTENING PRESSURE GRADIENT AS IT COMBINES WITH STRONG HIGH
PRESSURE JUST OFF THE SOUTHEASTERN STATES. THIS WILL PRODUCE AN
EXTENDED FETCH OF STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS FROM THE BAY OF CAMPECHE
AND CARIBBEAN SEA. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD TO IGNIFICANT AND
DANGEROUS LEVELS. ADDITIONALLY...EXTENSIVE SHOWER AND
THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY CAN BE EXPECTED WITH STRONG TO SEVERE
THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE.

GMZ450-452-455-092200-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160310T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.160310T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
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-
307 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016

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

* WINDS...25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-472-475-092200-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
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-
307 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-092200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-160310T0000Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
307 AM CST WED MAR 9 2016

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

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE WATERS EXTREMELY 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.

&&

$$
263 
WHUS74 KLCH 092156
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
356 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016

...STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH THURSDAY...

.A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT ACROSS THE REGION WILL MAINTAIN AN
EXTENDED FETCH OF STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS FROM THE BAY OF CAMPECHE
AND CARIBBEAN SEA WITH EXTREMELY ROUGH AND DANGEROUS SEAS.
ADDITIONALLY...EXTENSIVE SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY CAN BE
EXPECTED WITH STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE.

GMZ470-100600-
/O.CAN.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0019.160309T2156Z-160310T1800Z/
WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
356 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY. THE
GALE WARNING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. 

* WINDS...20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 10 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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-100600-
/O.CAN.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160310T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.160309T2156Z-160310T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM-
356 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...3 TO 6 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.

&&

$$

GMZ452-455-100600-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160310T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.160310T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY
LA OUT 20 NM-
356 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
THURSDAY...

* WINDS...20 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

GMZ472-475-100600-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
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-
356 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...30 TO 35 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 45 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...10 TO 15 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-100600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-160310T1200Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
356 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE WATERS EXTREMELY 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.

&&

$$

24
946 
WHUS74 KLCH 100318
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
918 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016

...STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH THURSDAY...

.A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT ACROSS THE REGION WILL MAINTAIN AN
EXTENDED FETCH OF STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS FROM THE BAY OF CAMPECHE
AND CARIBBEAN SEA WITH EXTREMELY ROUGH AND DANGEROUS SEAS.
ADDITIONALLY...EXTENSIVE SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY CAN BE
EXPECTED WITH STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE.

GMZ475-101400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160310T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.160310T1200Z-160311T0000Z/
WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
918 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...

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

* WINDS...25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...10 TO 13 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.

&&

$$

GMZ472-101400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160310T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.160310T1200Z-160310T1800Z/
WATERS FROM  INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
918 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST
THURSDAY...

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

* WINDS...25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...9 TO 12 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.

&&

$$

GMZ455-101400-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160311T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY
LA OUT 20 NM-
918 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY...

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-101400-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
918 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016

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

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 9 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-101200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-160310T1200Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
918 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016

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

* WINDS...AROUND 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE WATERS EXTREMELY 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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-101400-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160310T1800Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM-
918 PM CST WED MAR 9 2016

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

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 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.

&&

$$
391 
WHUS74 KLCH 100920
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
320 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

...STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS CONTINUE...

.A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT ACROSS THE REGION WILL MAINTAIN AN
EXTENDED FETCH OF STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS FROM THE BAY OF CAMPECHE
AND CARIBBEAN SEA WITH EXTREMELY ROUGH AND DANGEROUS SEAS.
WINDS WILL DIMINISH LATER THIS AFTERNOON AS THE CENTER OF A
SURFACE LOW PRESSURE OFF THE TEXAS COAST MOVES NORTH ACROSS
SOUTHEAST TEXAS...AND THEN EXPECTED TO MEANDER ACROSS THE LONE
STAR STATE THROUGH SATURDAY.

GMZ475-102200-
/O.CAN.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160310T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.160310T0920Z-160311T0600Z/
WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
320 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS...25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...10 TO 14 FEET THIS MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ472-102200-
/O.CAN.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-160310T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.160310T0920Z-160311T0000Z/
WATERS FROM  INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
320 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* WINDS...25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...9 TO 12 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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-102100-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-160310T2100Z/
WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
320 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 9 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-101600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-160310T1600Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-
320 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...AROUND 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE WATERS EXTREMELY 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.

&&

$$

GMZ455-102200-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160311T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY
LA OUT 20 NM-
320 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

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

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

GMZ435-102100-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-160310T2100Z/
VERMILION BAY-
320 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...AROUND 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE WATERS EXTREMELY 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.

&&

$$

GMZ452-102200-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160311T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM-
320 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

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

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-102100-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160310T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM-
320 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 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.

&&

$$
476 
WHUS74 KLCH 101635
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1035 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

...STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS CONTINUE...

.A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT ACROSS THE REGION WILL MAINTAIN AN
EXTENDED FETCH OF STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS FROM THE BAY OF CAMPECHE
AND CARIBBEAN SEA WITH EXTREMELY ROUGH AND DANGEROUS SEAS. WINDS
WILL DIMINISH THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON AS THE CENTER OF A SURFACE
LOW PRESSURE OFF THE TEXAS COAST MOVES NORTH ACROSS SOUTHEAST
TEXAS...AND THEN MEANDERS OVER EASTERN TEXAS THROUGH SATURDAY.

GMZ435-101745-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SC.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-160310T2100Z/
VERMILION BAY-
1035 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS ARE DIMINISHING BELOW ADVISORY CRITERIA. HOWEVER...WINDS
WILL REMAIN ELEVATED AND SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION
THROUGH THIS EVENING.

$$

GMZ452-101745-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160311T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM-
1035 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS ARE DIMINISHING BELOW ADVISORY CRITERIA. HOWEVER...WINDS
WILL REMAIN ELEVATED AND SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION
THROUGH THIS EVENING.

$$

GMZ450-101745-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160310T2100Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM-
1035 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

WINDS ARE DIMINISHING BELOW ADVISORY CRITERIA. HOWEVER...WINDS
WILL REMAIN ELEVATED AND SMALL CRAFT SHOULD EXERCISE CAUTION
THROUGH THIS EVENING.

$$

GMZ475-110100-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-160311T0600Z/
WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
1035 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

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

* WINDS...25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...10 TO 14 FEET THIS MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-102100-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-160310T2100Z/
WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
1035 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 9 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.

&&

$$

GMZ472-110000-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-160311T0000Z/
WATERS FROM  INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
1035 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

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

* WINDS...25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...9 TO 12 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.

&&

$$

GMZ455-110100-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160311T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY
LA OUT 20 NM-
1035 AM CST THU MAR 10 2016

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

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$
061 
WHUS74 KLCH 102200
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
400 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016

...SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH TONIGHT...

.STRONG SOUTHERLY WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH
TONIGHT AS THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WEAKENS ACROSS THE AREA. 

GMZ475-110600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-160311T0600Z/
WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
400 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016

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

* WINDS...20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 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.

&&

$$

GMZ455-110600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-160311T0600Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY
LA OUT 20 NM-
400 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016

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

* WINDS...AROUND 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...2 TO 5 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.

&&

$$

GMZ472-110000-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-160311T0000Z/
WATERS FROM  INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
400 PM CST THU MAR 10 2016

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

* WINDS...AROUND 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...4 TO 7 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.

&&

$$

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 Mar 8, 4:41 AM CST, 26 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 8, 4:41 AM CST, 26 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
441 AM CST TUE MAR 8 2016

.DISCUSSION...NOTHING SHORT OF A FEW VERY ACTIVE WEATHER DAYS ON
TAP FOR THE AREA. SEVERAL HAZARDS IN PLACE INCLUDING AN INLAND
WIND ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE AREA...A FLASH
FLOOD WATCH WEST OF A LINE FROM CAMERON TO ALEXANDRIA...AND
A COASTAL FLOOD WARNING RESULTING FROM A LONG FETCH OF STRONG
SOUTHERLIES OVER THE GULF WATERS. SEVERAL HAZARDS ALSO ONGOING
OVER OUR NEAR COASTAL WATERS INCLUDING A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
TODAY TRANSITIONING INTO A GALE WARNING OVERNIGHT. AT THIS TIME
HAZARDS GENERALLY GO THROUGH WEDNESDAY BUT EXPECTING A
LENGTHENING WILL BE REQUIRED IN TIME AND AREA FOR THE FLOOD
WATCH...AND A LENGTHENING IN TIME OF GULF WATERS HAZARDS.

A VIGOROUS UPPER STORM SYSTEM OVER NORTHWEST OLD MEXICO WILL
CONTINUE TO ADVANCE SOUTHEAST THEN EAST ENTERING SOUTH TEXAS
THURSDAY. FEATURE AND ACCOMPANYING DEEPENING LOW PRESSURE OVER THE
WEST GULF/TEXAS WILL TAP INTO DEEP TROPICAL MOISTURE BRINGING A
SIGNIFICANT THREAT OF FLOODING RAINS AS PWATS ROCKET TO OR ABOVE
RECORD LEVELS. ADDITIONALLY LOOKING AT FAVORABLE WIND PROFILES
YIELDING A SEVERE WEATHER THREAT OF DAMAGING THUNDERSTORM WINDS
AS WELL AS ISOLATED TORNADOES WITHIN AN IMPRESSIVE MERIDIONAL FLOW
THROUGH THE COLUMN. MAIN THREAT WILL BE OVER THE WESTERN PORTION
OF THE AREA TODAY...EXPANDING TO THE ENTIRE FORECAST AREA
WEDNESDAY GFS SOMEWHAT QUICKER IN ENDING RAINS THROUGH THE DAY
THURSDAY...ECMWF MORE CONCERNING WITH CONTINUED AND SOBERING
LOOKING RAIN AMOUNTS ON FRIDAY.

&&

.MARINE...A VIGOROUS UPPER STORM SYSTEM OVER NORTHWEST OLD MEXICO
WILL CONTINUE TO ADVANCE SOUTHEAST THEN EAST ENTERING SOUTH TEXAS
THURSDAY. APPROACH OF THIS UPPER SYSTEM WILL DEEPEN SURFACE LOW
PRESSURE OVER TEXAS AND THE WESTERN GULF...YIELDING AN
INCREASINGLY TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT AS IT COMBINES WITH STRONG
HIGH PRESSURE JUST OFF THE SOUTHEAST CONUS. AN EXTENDED FETCH OF
STRONG SOUTHERLIES WILL RESULT INCOMING FROM THE BAY OF CAMPECHE
AND CARIBBEAN SEA. SEAS WILL CONTINUE TO BUILD TO SIGNIFICANT AND
DANGEROUS LEVELS. A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT TODAY FOR
THE NORTHWEST GULF...WITH A GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FOR TONIGHT AND
WEDNESDAY. AN EXTENSION OF THE GALE WARNING MAY BE REQUIRED INTO
WEDNESDAY NIGHT. ADDITIONALLY...EXTENSIVE SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM
ACTIVITY CAN BE EXPECTED WITH STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
POSSIBLE.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX  76  66  75  67 /  80  90 100  80
LCH  76  67  75  66 /  90  90 100  80
LFT  77  68  76  69 /  60  60  90  80
BPT  76  68  74  64 /  90  90 100  80

&&

.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
     THURSDAY FOR LAZ052>055-073-074.

     WIND ADVISORY FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR
     LAZ041>045-052>055-073-074.

     FLASH FLOOD WATCH FROM NOON CST TODAY THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
     NIGHT FOR LAZ027-028-030-031-041-073.

     COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
     THURSDAY FOR LAZ041.

TX...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
     THURSDAY FOR TXZ215.

     WIND ADVISORY FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR
     TXZ215-216.

     FLASH FLOOD WATCH FROM NOON CST TODAY THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
     NIGHT FOR TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262.

     COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
     THURSDAY FOR TXZ216.

GM...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR GMZ470-472-
     475.

     GALE WARNING FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR
     GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY FOR GMZ430-432-435.

     SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING FOR GMZ450-452-
     455.

     SMALL CRAFT EXERCISE CAUTION UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING
     FOR GMZ450-452-455.

&&

PUBLIC...23
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 7, 5:46 AM CST, 23 hours 21 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
546 AM CST MON MAR 7 2016

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
081200-
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-
546 AM CST MON MAR 7 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

NO SIGNIFICANT WEATHER EXPECTED.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

A ROBUST STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING WILL BRING THE POTENTIAL FOR
FLOODING RAINS AND A SEVERE WEATHER THREAT OVER THE WESTERN PART
OF THE AREA LATE TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT. THE FLOODING RAIN
THREAT WILL CONTINUE OVER THE WESTERN PART OF THE AREA INTO
WEDNESDAY WHILE THE SEVERE THREAT FOR DAMAGING THUNDERSTORM WINDS
AND ISOLATED TORNADOES WILL EXPAND AREA-WIDE.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE REQUIRED TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-081200-
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-
546 AM CST MON MAR 7 2016

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

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL BE GRADUALLY INCREASING IN STRENGTH BETWEEN
HIGH PRESSURE OFF THE SOUTHEAST CONUS AND LOW PRESSURE DEEPENING
OVER TEXAS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY

A LONG FETCH OF STRONG SOUTHERLIES DEVELOPING WILL BRING SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY TO POSSIBLY GALE CONDITIONS FOR MID-WEEK. STRONG
TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION MAY BE REQUIRED TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 7, 8:38 PM CSTWind AdvisoryLCHAllen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette and 4 more63 hr
Mar 8, 3:25 AM CSTCoastal Flood WarningLCHCameron, Saint Martin50 hr
Mar 8, 3:25 AM CSTCoastal Flood AdvisoryLCHCameron, Saint Martin69 hr
Mar 8, 3:34 AM CSTGale WarningLCH48 hr
Mar 8, 9:42 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLCHBeauregard6 days
Mar 8, 9:42 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLCHAllen7 days
Mar 8, 9:42 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLCHAllen12 days
Mar 8, 9:42 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLCHAllen, Jefferson Davis11 days
Mar 8, 9:42 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLCHCalcasieu4 days
Mar 8, 9:42 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLCHCalcasieu14 days
Mar 8, 9:42 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLCHAllen7 days
Mar 8, 9:42 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLCHAcadia, Allen, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis3 days
Mar 8, 9:42 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLCHAcadia, Jefferson Davis, Vermilion4 days
Mar 8, 9:42 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLCHVernon8 days
Mar 8, 9:42 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningLCHBeauregard, Calcasieu33 days
Mar 8, 1:21 PM CSTTornado WarningLCHVernon9 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.