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Small Craft Advisory 9, NWS Lake Charles, LA

March 1, 2017

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 1, 2017, 3:28 AM CST. It took effect at Mar 1, 2017, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2017, 3:28 AM CST (09:28 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2017, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 7, 2017, 3:00 PM CST
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

The text

As transmitted.

136 
WHUS74 KLCH 010928
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
328 AM CST WED MAR 1 2017

...STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS TO DEVELOP TONIGHT...

.A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE COASTAL WATERS THIS EVENING.
STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS WILL DEVELOP IN THE WAKE OF THE FRONT, WITH
SEAS BUILDING AND BECOMING ROUGH. THE STRONG WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
PERSIST INTO THE DAYTIME THURSDAY AND THE ADVISORY MAY NEED TO BE
EXTENDED BEYOND THE CURRENT EXPIRATION TIME.

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-012100-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.170302T0300Z-170302T1800Z/
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-
328 AM CST WED MAR 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST THURSDAY. 

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

* WAVES/SEAS...4 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.

&&

$$

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18 follow-up statements
743 
WHUS74 KLCH 012005
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
205 PM CST WED MAR 1 2017

...STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS TO DEVELOP TONIGHT...

.A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE COASTAL WATERS THIS EVENING.
STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS WILL DEVELOP IN THE WAKE OF THE FRONT,
WITH SEAS BUILDING AND BECOMING ROUGH. THE STRONG WINDS ARE
EXPECTED TO PERSIST INTO THE DAYTIME THURSDAY AND THE ADVISORY
MAY NEED TO BE EXTENDED BEYOND THE CURRENT EXPIRATION TIME.

GMZ430-432-435-020600-
/O.EXA.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.170302T0300Z-170302T1800Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
205 PM CST WED MAR 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST THURSDAY. 

* WINDS...NORTH WINDS 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-472-475-020600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.170302T0300Z-170304T0000Z/
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-
205 PM CST WED MAR 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST FRIDAY...

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

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-020600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.170302T0300Z-170303T0000Z/
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-
205 PM CST WED MAR 1 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST THURSDAY...

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

* WAVES/SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
369 
WHUS74 KLCH 020559
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1159 PM CST WED MAR 1 2017

...STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS TO DEVELOP TONIGHT...

.A STRONG NORTHERLY FLOW IN THE WAKE OF A DEPARTING COLD FRONT 
WILL PREVAIL INTO THURSDAY. WINDS WILL DIMINISH LATE THURSDAY.

GMZ470-472-475-021400-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170304T0000Z/
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-
1159 PM CST WED MAR 1 2017

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

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

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-021400-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170302T1800Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
1159 PM CST WED MAR 1 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTH WINDS 20 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS.

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-021400-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170303T0000Z/
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-
1159 PM CST WED MAR 1 2017

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

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

* WAVES/SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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692 
WHUS74 KLCH 020925
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
325 AM CST THU MAR 2 2017

...STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS WILL PERSIST THROUGH
TONIGHT...

.STRONG NORTHERLY FLOW IN THE WAKE OF A DEPARTING COLD FRONT WILL
PREVAIL THROUGH TONIGHT, ALONG WITH ROUGH SEAS. WINDS WILL 
SLOWLY DIMINISH ON FRIDAY.

GMZ450-452-455-022100-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170303T1200Z/
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-
325 AM CST THU MAR 2 2017

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

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

* WAVES/SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ470-472-475-022100-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170304T0000Z/
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-
325 AM CST THU MAR 2 2017

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

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

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-021800-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170302T1800Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
325 AM CST THU MAR 2 2017

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

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

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

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802 
WHUS74 KLCH 021642
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1042 AM CST THU MAR 2 2017

...STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS WILL PERSIST THROUGH
TONIGHT...

.STRONG NORTHERLY FLOW IN THE WAKE OF A DEPARTING COLD FRONT WILL
PREVAIL THROUGH TONIGHT, ALONG WITH ROUGH SEAS. WINDS WILL SLOWLY
DIMINISH ON FRIDAY.

GMZ430-432-435-022100-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170302T2100Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
1042 AM CST THU MAR 2 2017

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

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

* WAVES/SEAS...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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-472-475-022100-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170304T0000Z/
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-
1042 AM CST THU MAR 2 2017

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

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

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-022100-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170303T1200Z/
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-
1042 AM CST THU MAR 2 2017

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

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

* WAVES/SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
091 
WHUS74 KLCH 022110
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
310 PM CST THU MAR 2 2017

...STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS WILL PERSIST THROUGH
TONIGHT...

.STRONG NORTHERLY FLOW IN THE WAKE OF A DEPARTING COLD FRONT WILL
PREVAIL THROUGH TONIGHT, ALONG WITH ROUGH SEAS. WINDS WILL SLOWLY
DIMINISH ON FRIDAY.

GMZ430-432-435-022215-
/O.EXP.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170302T2100Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-VERMILION BAY-
310 PM CST THU MAR 2 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

GMZ470-472-475-030600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170305T0000Z/
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-
310 PM CST THU MAR 2 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
  KNOTS...WINDS SHIFTING TO THE EAST FRIDAY.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-030600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170303T2100Z/
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-
310 PM CST THU MAR 2 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
  KNOTS...WINDS SHIFTING TO THE EAST FRIDAY.

* WAVES/SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
474 
WHUS74 KLCH 030550
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1150 PM CST THU MAR 2 2017

...STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS WILL PERSIST THROUGH
TONIGHT...

.STRONG NORTHERLY FLOW IN THE WAKE OF A DEPARTING COLD FRONT WILL
PREVAIL THROUGH TONIGHT, ALONG WITH ROUGH SEAS. WINDS WILL SLOWLY
DIMINISH ON FRIDAY.

GMZ470-472-475-031400-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170305T0000Z/
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-
1150 PM CST THU MAR 2 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 
  KNOTS...WINDS SHIFTING TO THE EAST FRIDAY. 

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-031400-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170303T2100Z/
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-
1150 PM CST THU MAR 2 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST FRIDAY...

* WINDS...NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 25 KNOTS WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 
  KNOTS...WINDS SHIFTING TO THE EAST FRIDAY. 

* WAVES/SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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661 
WHUS74 KLCH 030914
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
314 AM CST FRI MAR 3 2017

...STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS WILL PERSIST THROUGH
SATURDAY...

.STRONG NORTHEAST WINDS WILL GRADUALLY SHIFT EAST TODAY. THESE
STRONG WINDS WILL CONTINUE OVER THE COASTAL WATERS THROUGH AT
LEAST SATURDAY, AND WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS 
SEAS.


GMZ470-472-475-032100-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170305T0000Z/
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-
314 AM CST FRI MAR 3 2017

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-032100-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170303T2100Z/
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-
314 AM CST FRI MAR 3 2017

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

* WINDS...NORTHEAST TO EAST WINDS AROUND 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER
  GUSTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...2 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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336 
WHUS74 KLCH 032137
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
337 PM CST FRI MAR 3 2017

...STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS AND ROUGH SEAS WILL PERSIST THROUGH
TUESDAY...

.WINDS WILL SHIFT OUT OF THE EAST AND EVENTUALLY EAST SOUTHEAST
TONIGHT BUT WILL REMAIN STRONG FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS. THESE 
STRONG WINDS WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY ROUGH AND HAZARDOUS SEAS.

GMZ470-472-475-040600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170305T1200Z/
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-
337 PM CST FRI MAR 3 2017

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
509 
WHUS74 KLCH 041058
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
458 AM CST SAT MAR 4 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE GULF WATERS BEYOND 20 NM...

.MODERATE TO STRONG EAST TO SOUTHEAST FLOW AND ELEVATED SEAS WILL 
CONTINUE AMID A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT BETWEEN A LARGE SURFACE 
HIGH OVER THE EASTERN SEABOARD AND LOW PRESSURE OVER THE PLAINS.

GMZ470-472-475-041800-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170305T1200Z/
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-
458 AM CST SAT MAR 4 2017

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS. 

* 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.

&&

$$

13
210 
WHUS74 KLCH 041520
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
920 AM CST SAT MAR 4 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE GULF WATERS BEYOND 20 NM...

.MODERATE TO STRONG EAST TO SOUTHEAST FLOW AND ELEVATED SEAS WILL
CONTINUE AMID A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT BETWEEN A LARGE SURFACE
HIGH OVER THE EASTERN SEABOARD AND LOW PRESSURE OVER THE PLAINS.

GMZ470-472-475-050000-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170305T1200Z/
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-
920 AM CST SAT MAR 4 2017

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* 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.

&&

$$
189 
WHUS74 KLCH 042057
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
257 PM CST SAT MAR 4 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE GULF WATERS BEYOND 20 NM...

.MODERATE TO STRONG EAST TO SOUTHEAST FLOW AND ELEVATED SEAS WILL
CONTINUE AMID A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT BETWEEN A LARGE SURFACE
HIGH OVER THE EASTERN SEABOARD AND LOW PRESSURE OVER THE PLAINS.

GMZ470-472-475-050600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170306T0000Z/
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-
257 PM CST SAT MAR 4 2017

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* 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.

&&

$$
947 
WHUS74 KLCH 050425
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
1025 PM CST SAT MAR 4 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR THE GULF WATERS BEYOND 20 NM...

.MODERATE TO STRONG EAST TO SOUTHEAST FLOW AND ELEVATED SEAS WILL
CONTINUE AMID A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT BETWEEN A LARGE SURFACE
HIGH OVER THE EASTERN SEABOARD AND LOW PRESSURE OVER THE PLAINS.

GMZ470-472-475-051230-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170306T0000Z/
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 PM CST SAT MAR 4 2017

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* 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.

&&

$$
926 
WHUS74 KLCH 051007
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
407 AM CST SUN MAR 5 2017

...MODERATE TO STRONG EAST TO SOUTHEAST FLOW CONTINUES TODAY...

.INCREASING SOUTHEAST WINDS ARE FORECASTED FOR TODAY AS LOW 
PRESSURE ORGANIZES OVER EASTERN COLORADO. WINDS SHOULD DIMINISH 
OVER THE BAYS AND NEARSHORE WATERS THIS EVENING BUT WILL REMAIN 
NEAR 20 KNOTS OFFSHORE FOR TONIGHT...MAINLY EAST OF VERMILION BAY.
WINDS ARE FORECASTED TO DIMINISH SLIGHTLY BY MONDAY. 

GMZ450-452-052200-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.170305T1500Z-170306T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM-
407 AM CST SUN MAR 5 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...EAST 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS. 

* WAVES/SEAS...3 TO 5 FEET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-052200-
/O.EXB.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.170305T1500Z-170306T0000Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-
407 AM CST SUN MAR 5 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING. 

* WINDS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-472-475-052200-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170306T1200Z/
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-
407 AM CST SUN MAR 5 2017

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

* WINDS...EAST WINDS 15 TO 25 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* 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.

&&

$$
915 
WHUS74 KLCH 052030
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
230 PM CST SUN MAR 5 2017

...MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTHEAST WINDS TO CONTINUE INTO MONDAY...

.GRADIENT BETWEEN HIGH PRESSURE ALONG THE EAST COAST AND LOW
PRESSURE MOVING FROM THE ROCKIES INTO THE PLAINS...WILL KEEP
ELEVATED SOUTHEAST WINDS...AS WELL AS ELEVATED SEAS. THESE
CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE NIGHT INTO MONDAY.

GMZ430-432-052130-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170306T0000Z/
SABINE LAKE-CALCASIEU LAKE-
230 PM CST SUN MAR 5 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

SOUTHEAST WINDS WILL BE AT 15 TO 20 KNOTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF 
THE AFTERNOON. THESE WIND SPEEDS ARE BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY 
CONDITIONS. THEREFORE...THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN 
CANCELLED.

$$

GMZ450-452-052130-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-170306T0000Z/
COASTAL WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX OUT 20 NM-
COASTAL WATERS FROM INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA OUT 20 NM-
230 PM CST SUN MAR 5 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

SOUTHEAST WINDS WILL BE AT 15 TO 20 KNOTS THROUGH TONIGHT INTO
MONDAY. THESE WIND SPEEDS ARE BELOW SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY 
CONDITIONS. THEREFORE...THE SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS BEEN 
CANCELLED. HOWEVER...SMALL CRAFT SHOULD STILL EXERCISE CAUTION.

$$

GMZ470-472-475-061100-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170306T2100Z/
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-
230 PM CST SUN MAR 5 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY...

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

* 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.

&&

$$

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613 
WHUS74 KLCH 060952
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
352 AM CST MON MAR 6 2017

...MODERATE TO STRONG SOUTHEAST WINDS TO CONTINUE TODAY...

.GRADIENT BETWEEN HIGH PRESSURE ALONG THE EAST COAST AND LOW
PRESSURE MOVING FROM THE ROCKIES INTO THE PLAINS...WILL KEEP
ELEVATED SOUTHEAST WINDS...AS WELL AS ELEVATED SEAS. THESE
CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH TODAY AND GRADUALLY DECREASE
THROUGH TONIGHT.

GMZ472-475-062200-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170307T1200Z/
WATERS FROM  INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
352 AM CST MON MAR 6 2017

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-062200-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170307T0000Z/
WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
352 AM CST MON MAR 6 2017

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$
002 
WHUS74 KLCH 062051
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
251 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

...HIGH SEAS TO PERSIST OVER THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS...

.A LONG AND PERSISTENT FETCH OF MODERATE SOUTHEAST FLOW HAS
ALLOWED SEAS TO BUILD OVER THE COASTAL WATERS. HIGH SEAS WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH THE NIGHT INTO TUESDAY MORNING...ESPECIALLY
BEYOND 20 NM. SEAS WILL GRADUALLY DECREASE ON TUESDAY AS WINDS
DECREASE.

GMZ472-475-071100-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170307T1800Z/
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-
251 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-070000-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170307T0000Z/
WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
251 PM CST MON MAR 6 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* 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.

&&

$$

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341 
WHUS74 KLCH 070926
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
326 AM CST TUE MAR 7 2017

...HIGH SEAS TO PERSIST OVER THE OUTER COASTAL WATERS...

.A LONG AND PERSISTENT FETCH OF MODERATE SOUTHEAST FLOW HAS
ALLOWED SEAS TO BUILD OVER THE COASTAL WATERS. HIGH SEAS WILL
CONTINUE INTO THIS AFTERNOON...ESPECIALLY BEYOND 20 NM. 

GMZ472-475-072100-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170307T2100Z/
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-
326 AM CST TUE MAR 7 2017

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

* WINDS...SOUTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 KNOTS WITH HIGHER GUSTS.

* 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.

&&

$$
432 
WHUS74 KLCH 072111
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAKE CHARLES LA
311 PM CST TUE MAR 7 2017

...STRONG NORTH WINDS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP TONIGHT...

.A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE COASTAL WATERS TONIGHT. WINDS
WILL BECOME NORTHERLY AND INCREASE DURING THE OVERNIGHT AS A
COOLER AIR MASS SPILLS OVER INTO THE GULF OF MEXICO. WINDS WILL
GRADUALLY DECREASE ON WEDNESDAY AS HIGH PRESSURE BEHIND THE FRONT
QUICKLY SETTLES ACROSS THE REGION.

GMZ472-081100-
/O.EXP.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170307T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0011.170308T0600Z-170308T1800Z/
WATERS FROM  INTRACOASTAL CITY TO CAMERON LA FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
311 PM CST TUE MAR 7 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON
CST WEDNESDAY. 

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

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ475-072215-
/O.EXP.KLCH.SC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-170307T2100Z/
WATERS FROM LOWER ATCHAFALAYA RIVER TO INTRACOASTAL CITY LA FROM
20 TO 60 NM-
311 PM CST TUE MAR 7 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

SEAS HAVE DECREASES BELOW ADVISORY CRITERIA. NORTH WINDS WILL
INCREASE LATER TONIGHT. HOWEVER...SPEEDS ARE FORECAST TO BE 15 TO
20 KNOTS AND BELOW ADVISORY CRITERIA.

$$

GMZ470-081100-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0011.170308T0300Z-170308T1800Z/
WATERS FROM CAMERON LA TO HIGH ISLAND TX FROM 20 TO 60 NM-
311 PM CST TUE MAR 7 2017

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LAKE CHARLES HAS ISSUED A SMALL
CRAFT ADVISORY, WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST WEDNESDAY. 

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

* 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.

&&

$$

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What forecasters said that day

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

NWS Lake Charles, LA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this small craft advisory went out at Feb 28, 11:22 PM CST, 4 hours 6 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 28, 11:22 PM CST, 4 hours 6 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1122 PM CST Tue Feb 28 2017

.AVIATION...
Low ceilings to hold thru the ovrnght hrs w/ areas of BR. Vsby is
xpcd to remain abv 3sm. Shwrs drg the late mrng hrs w/ sctd tstms
along and ahead of FROPA drg the aftn hrs. FROPA drg the aftn/eve
hrs w/ storms ending w/ wnds becmg nw. IFR/LIFR thru sr.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 1001 PM CST Tue Feb 28 2017/

UPDATE...
The pressure gradient has tighten as a series of sfc lows move
into the cntrl US. These lows are expected to lift ene over the
next 24 hours. Stlt images showing the subtropical jet bringing
in mid and upper level moisture over the US from the eastern
Pacific. While closer to home low level moisture is getting
pulled out of the gulf and into the complex low/ frontal system.
60 degree dew points are now in Arkansas as low lvl clouds stream
out of the gulf. Latest sounding from LCH is showing moisture
remains limited abv 850mb although the two inversions have since
modified fm the am sounding. PW remains around 1.31 inches...
CAPE has incrd a bit and LI is running around -5 or so. But the
real issue at this time is the limited moisture to work with. So
for tonight not looking for any precip although with dew points
around 70 and gulf winds expected to continue temps look to only
fall a few degrees before sunrise. Therefore current forecast is
looking fine.

As the linear front approaches tmrw showers and thunderstorms will
be on the incr drg the late mrng into the afternoon hours. Storms
to end behind the wind shift as drier air moves in and the upper
lvl trof axis shifts off to the east. Rainfall totals are expected
to generally run less than an inch. Looking for drier and cooler
air through the rest of the week. Return flow is expected to make
it's way up fm the south Texas coast by late Saturday into Sunday
which will mean another round of showers.

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 551 PM CST Tue Feb 28 2017/

AVIATION...
The pressure gradient remains tight with clouds spilling in from
the southwest ahead of a frontal boundary. Area is currently in
the warm sector and will remain there thru FROPA tmrw aftn.
Ceiling to fall thru the eve w/ vsby ranging from 3-6 sm thru sr.
Currently most sites are IFR w/ LIFR xpcd twrds midnight. Storms
late tmrw mrng w/ the approach of the frnt.

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 259 PM CST Tue Feb 28 2017/

DISCUSSION...High pressure remains centered over the Atlantic
this afternoon while low pressure is developing over the plains
along a frontal boundary that stretches into the Great Lakes.
Between these systems a warm and moist air mass is being pulled
north into the southern states. A fairly vigorous short wave is
pushing into the plains as well.

Tonight and Wednesday the upper trough and surface low will
continue east to northeast. Strong to severe storms are expected
tonight and tomorrow across the lower to Mid-Mississippi and Ohio
Valleys. Scattered thunderstorms are expected along the frontal
boundary tomorrow as it swings south and east across our region,
however the best dynamics are expected to be removed to the north
and east. With that said, during the time peak heating, one or
two strong to severe storms will be possible, mainly across
Central and South Central LA.

Behind the front a cooler and more seasonable air mass will spill
into the region and remain in place into the weekend.

The return flow will begin during Saturday Afternoon with a warm
and moisten up expected Sunday into early next week.

MARINE...A moderate on shore flow is expected into Wednesday
Morning. A cold front will push across the coastal waters
Wednesday Afternoon/Evening with a strong offshore flow expected
into Friday. SCA criteria will likely be met. Winds will gradually
become more onshore Saturday.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
AEX  70  80  43  67 /  20  50  10   0
LCH  70  81  48  68 /  10  40  10   0
LFT  72  82  52  66 /  10  50  10   0
BPT  70  84  48  68 /  10  40   0   0

&&

.LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
LA...None.
TX...None.
GM...None.
&&

AVIATION...19
Hazardous weather outlook, Feb 28, 5:10 AM CST, 22 hours 18 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
510 AM CST Tue Feb 28 2017

LAZ027>033-041>045-052>055-073-074-TXZ180-201-215-216-259>262-
011230-
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-
510 AM CST Tue Feb 28 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Louisiana, south central Louisiana, southwest Louisiana, west
central Louisiana, and southeast Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

WARM AND HUMID CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS ON WEDNESDAY. THERE IS A MARGINAL
RISK FOR SEVERE STORMS NORTHEAST OF A LEESVILLE TO LAFAYETTE LINE.
THE MAIN HAZARDS WILL BE ISOLATED DAMAGING DOWNBURST WINDS AND
HAIL.

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GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-470-472-475-011230-
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-
510 AM CST Tue Feb 28 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Gulf of Mexico.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

MODEST SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL PERSIST WITH SOME PATCHY FOG FOR THE
NEAR SHORE WATERS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE COASTAL WATERS ON LATE
WEDNESDAY. STRONG OFFSHORE WINDS ARE EXPECTED BEHIND THE FRONT FOR
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND LINGERING INTO FRIDAY. SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
CONDITIONS ARE VERY PROBABLE DURING THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTO
FRIDAY PERIOD.

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RUA

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 2:13 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHAvoyelles32 min
Mar 1, 3:19 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHEvangeline, Saint Landry26 min
Mar 1, 4:21 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementLCHSaint Landry39 min

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