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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Lake Charles, LA

April 27, 2017

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this small craft advisory at Apr 27, 2017, 10:40 PM CDT. It took effect at Apr 28, 2017, 4:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 27, 2017, 10:40 PM CDT (03:40 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 28, 2017, 4:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 30, 2017, 4:00 PM CDT
In force
60 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

The text

As transmitted.

256 
WHUS74 KLCH 280340
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1040 PM CDT THU APR 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY...

.SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE INCREASING OVERNIGHT AND FRIDAY,
BECOMING QUITE STRONG AND GUSTY FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY AS A
COLD FRONT APPROACHES THE AREA. GUSTS IN EXCESS OF GALE FORCE ARE
POSSIBLE SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT. THIS STRONG SOUTHERLY FLOW
WILL ALSO RESULT IN ABOVE NORMAL TIDE READINGS THE NEXT FEW HIGH
TIDE CYCLES, ESPECIALLY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MORNINGS. WINDS WILL 
SUBSIDE AND BECOME NORTHWESTERLY FROM WEST TO EAST ON SUNDAY AS
THE COLD FRONT PUSHES THROUGH THE AREA.

GMZ472-475-281300-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.170428T0900Z-170430T1200Z/
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-
1040 PM CDT THU APR 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS POSSIBLE
  SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 13 FEET SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-470-281300-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.170429T0000Z-170430T1200Z/
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-
1040 PM CDT THU APR 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS POSSIBLE
  SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* WAVES/SEAS...3 TO 7 FEET SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-281300-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.170429T0600Z-170430T1200Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
1040 PM CDT THU APR 27 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY. 

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY 
  SUNDAY MORNING.

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE AND BAY WATERS VERY ROUGH SATURDAY THROUGH
  EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

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
188 
WHUS74 KLCH 280910
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
410 AM CDT FRI APR 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY...

.STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE TODAY, BECOMING 
EVEN STRONGER FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY AS A COLD FRONT 
APPROACHES THE AREA. GUSTS IN EXCESS OF GALE FORCE ARE POSSIBLE 
SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT. THIS STRONG SOUTHERLY FLOW WILL ALSO 
RESULT IN ABOVE NORMAL TIDE READINGS THE NEXT FEW HIGH TIDE 
CYCLES, ESPECIALLY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MORNINGS. WINDS WILL 
SUBSIDE AND BECOME NORTHWESTERLY FROM WEST TO EAST ON SUNDAY AS 
THE COLD FRONT PUSHES THROUGH THE AREA.

GMZ472-475-281715-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170430T1200Z/
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-
410 AM CDT FRI APR 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS POSSIBLE 
  SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY 
  MORNING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-470-281715-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.170429T0000Z-170430T1200Z/
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-
410 AM CDT FRI APR 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS POSSIBLE 
  SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-281715-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.170429T0600Z-170430T1200Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
410 AM CDT FRI APR 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO
7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY 
  SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE AND BAY WATERS VERY ROUGH SATURDAY THROUGH 
  EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

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.

&&

$$
756 
WHUS74 KLCH 281523
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1023 AM CDT FRI APR 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES IN EFFECT ...

.STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE TODAY, BECOMING
EVEN STRONGER TONIGHT AND SATURDAY AS A COLD FRONT APPROACHES THE
AREA. GUSTS IN EXCESS OF GALE FORCE ARE POSSIBLE SATURDAY AND 
SATURDAY NIGHT. THIS STRONG SOUTHERLY FLOW WILL ALSO RESULT IN 
ABOVE NORMAL TIDE READINGS THE NEXT FEW HIGH TIDE CYCLES, 
ESPECIALLY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MORNINGS. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE AND 
BECOME NORTHWESTERLY FROM WEST TO EAST ON SUNDAY AS THE COLD FRONT
PUSHES THROUGH THE AREA.

GMZ472-475-282300-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170430T1200Z/
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-
1023 AM CDT FRI APR 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS POSSIBLE 
  SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY 
  MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-470-282300-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.170429T0000Z-170430T1200Z/
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-
1023 AM CDT FRI APR 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS POSSIBLE 
  SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-282300-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.170429T0600Z-170430T1200Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
1023 AM CDT FRI APR 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO
7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY 
  SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE AND BAY WATERS VERY ROUGH SATURDAY THROUGH 
  EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

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.

&&

$$

13
322 
WHUS74 KLCH 282116
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
416 PM CDT FRI APR 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES IN EFFECT ...

.STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL BECOME STRONGER TONIGHT 
AND SATURDAY AS A COLD FRONT APPROACHES THE AREA. GUSTS IN EXCESS 
OF GALE FORCE ARE POSSIBLE SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT. THIS 
STRONG SOUTHERLY FLOW WILL ALSO RESULT IN ABOVE NORMAL TIDE 
READINGS THE NEXT FEW HIGH TIDE CYCLES, ESPECIALLY SATURDAY AND 
SUNDAY MORNINGS. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE AND BECOME NORTHWESTERLY FROM 
WEST TO EAST ON SUNDAY AS THE COLD FRONT PUSHES THROUGH THE AREA.

GMZ472-475-290500-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170430T1200Z/
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 PM CDT FRI APR 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS POSSIBLE 
  SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY 
  MORNING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-470-290500-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.170429T0000Z-170430T1200Z/
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-
416 PM CDT FRI APR 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS POSSIBLE 
  SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...6 TO 9 FEET SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-290500-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.170429T0600Z-170430T1200Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
416 PM CDT FRI APR 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO
7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY 
  SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE AND BAY WATERS VERY ROUGH SATURDAY THROUGH 
  EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

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.

&&

$$

13
013 
WHUS74 KLCH 290318
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1018 PM CDT FRI APR 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES IN EFFECT ...

.STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL BECOME STRONGER TONIGHT
AND SATURDAY AS A COLD FRONT APPROACHES THE AREA. GUSTS IN EXCESS
OF GALE FORCE ARE POSSIBLE SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT. THIS
STRONG SOUTHERLY FLOW WILL ALSO RESULT IN ABOVE NORMAL TIDE
READINGS THE NEXT FEW HIGH TIDE CYCLES, ESPECIALLY SATURDAY AND
SUNDAY MORNINGS. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE AND BECOME NORTHWESTERLY FROM
WEST TO EAST ON SUNDAY AS THE COLD FRONT PUSHES THROUGH THE AREA.

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-291400-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170430T1200Z/
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-
1018 PM CDT FRI APR 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS POSSIBLE 
  SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY 
  MORNING. 

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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-291400-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.170429T0600Z-170430T1200Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
1018 PM CDT FRI APR 28 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS SATURDAY THROUGH EARLY 
  SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE AND BAY WATERS VERY ROUGH SATURDAY THROUGH 
  EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

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.

&&

$$
610 
WHUS74 KLCH 290917
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
417 AM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES IN EFFECT ...

.STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL BECOME STRONG TODAY AS A 
COLD FRONT APPROACHES THE AREA. GUSTS IN EXCESS OF GALE FORCE ARE 
POSSIBLE TODAY INTO TONIGHT. THIS STRONG SOUTHERLY FLOW WILL ALSO
RESULT IN ABOVE NORMAL TIDE READINGS THE NEXT FEW HIGH TIDE 
CYCLES, ESPECIALLY TODAY AND SUNDAY MORNINGS. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE 
AND BECOME NORTHWESTERLY FROM WEST TO EAST ON SUNDAY AS THE COLD 
FRONT PUSHES THROUGH THE AREA.

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-292200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170430T1200Z/
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-
417 AM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS POSSIBLE
  TODAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET TODAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
  

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.

&&

$$
962 
WHUS74 KLCH 291525
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1025 AM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES IN EFFECT ...

.STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL BECOME STRONG TODAY AS A
COLD FRONT APPROACHES THE AREA. GUSTS IN EXCESS OF GALE FORCE ARE
POSSIBLE TODAY INTO TONIGHT. THIS STRONG SOUTHERLY FLOW WILL ALSO
RESULT IN ABOVE NORMAL TIDE READINGS THE NEXT FEW HIGH TIDE
CYCLES, ESPECIALLY TODAY AND SUNDAY MORNINGS. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE
AND BECOME NORTHWESTERLY FROM WEST TO EAST ON SUNDAY AS THE COLD
FRONT PUSHES THROUGH THE AREA.

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-292330-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170430T1200Z/
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-
1025 AM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS POSSIBLE 
  TODAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET TODAY THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$
967 
WHUS74 KLCH 292032
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
332 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES IN EFFECT ...

.STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT AND INTO
SUNDAY AS A COLD FRONT APPROACHES THE AREA. GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 
GALE FORCE WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE TONIGHT. THIS STRONG SOUTHERLY 
FLOW WILL ALSO RESULT IN ABOVE NORMAL TIDE READINGS THE NEXT FEW 
HIGH TIDE CYCLES, ESPECIALLY THIS EVENING AND SUNDAY MORNING. 
WINDS WILL SUBSIDE AND BECOME NORTHWESTERLY FROM WEST TO EAST ON 
SUNDAY AS THE COLD FRONT PUSHES THROUGH THE AREA.

GMZ435-450-452-455-470-472-475-300815-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170430T2100Z/
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-
332 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS POSSIBLE
  THROUG EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-300815-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170430T1500Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-
332 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS POSSIBLE
  THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE WATERS VERY ROUGH THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$
636 
WHUS74 KLCH 300248
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
948 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES IN EFFECT ...

.STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE INTO SUNDAY AS A 
COLD FRONT APPROACHES THE AREA. GUSTS IN EXCESS OF GALE FORCE WILL
ALSO BE POSSIBLE. THIS STRONG SOUTHERLY FLOW WILL ALSO RESULT IN 
ABOVE NORMAL TIDE READINGS THE NEXT HIGH TIDE CYCLE, SUNDAY 
MORNING. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE AND BECOME NORTHWESTERLY FROM WEST TO 
EAST ON SUNDAY AS THE COLD FRONT PUSHES THROUGH THE AREA.

GMZ435-450-452-455-470-472-475-301500-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170430T2100Z/
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-
948 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS POSSIBLE 
  THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-301500-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170430T1500Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-
948 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS POSSIBLE 
  THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE WATERS VERY ROUGH THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$
782 
WHUS74 KLCH 300856
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
356 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORIES IN EFFECT ...

.STRONG AND GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THIS MORNING AS A
COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH THE AREA. GUSTS IN EXCESS OF GALE FORCE 
WILL ALSO BE POSSIBLE. THIS STRONG SOUTHERLY FLOW WILL ALSO RESULT
IN ABOVE NORMAL TIDE READINGS THE NEXT HIGH TIDE CYCLE THIS 
MORNING. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE AND BECOME NORTHWESTERLY FROM WEST TO
EAST TODAY AS THE COLD FRONT PUSHES THROUGH THE AREA.

GMZ435-450-452-455-470-472-475-302100-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170430T2100Z/
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-
356 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 40 KNOTS POSSIBLE 
  THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...7 TO 12 FEET TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-301500-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170430T1500Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-
356 AM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...SOUTH 25 TO 30 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS POSSIBLE 
  THROUGH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. 

* WAVES/SEAS...LAKE WATERS VERY ROUGH THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING.

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.

&&

$$
596 
WHUS74 KLCH 302105
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
405 PM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...ELEVATED SEAS TO LINGER THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.NORTHWESTERLY WINDS HAVE DEVELOPED IN WAKE OF A COLD FRONT WHICH
PASSED EARLIER...THESE WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED SOMEWHAT TODAY.
HOWEVER SEAS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN ELEVATED THIS EVENING BEFORE
DIMINISHING LATER TONIGHT...THUS A SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN
EFFECT.

GMZ470-472-475-010600-
/O.EXP.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170430T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.170430T2105Z-170501T0600Z/
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-
405 PM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...AROUND 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.

&&

$$

GMZ435-450-452-455-302215-
/O.EXP.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-170430T2100Z/
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-
405 PM CDT SUN APR 30 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

WINDS AND SEAS HAVE DIMINISHED WITH THE PASSING OF A COLD
FRONT...THUS THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN ALLOWED TO EXPIRE.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 28, 4:53 AM CDTCoastal Flood WatchLCHCameron11 hr
Apr 28, 4:02 PM CDTCoastal Flood WarningLCHCameron19 hr
Apr 28, 4:02 PM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryLCHCameron43 hr
Apr 28, 4:15 PM CDTWind AdvisoryLCHAllen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette and 4 more43 hr

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