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Gale Warning 2, NWS Lake Charles, LA

February 14, 2021

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this gale warning at Feb 14, 2021, 3:20 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 15, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 14, 2021, 3:20 PM CST (21:20 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 15, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 15, 2021, 2:46 PM CST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

The text

As transmitted.

850 
WHUS74 KLCH 142120
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
320 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

GMZ470-472-475-150600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.210215T0300Z-210215T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.GL.W.0002.210215T0600Z-210216T0000Z/
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-
320 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...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 and Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal 
  City LA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST 
  Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening 
  to midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-150600-
/O.EXA.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.210215T0300Z-210216T0000Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-
320 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7
  feet expected.

* WHERE...Sabine Lake and Calcasieu Lake.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 6 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ435-150600-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.210215T0300Z-210216T0000Z/
Vermilion Bay-
320 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Vermilion Bay.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-150600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.210215T0300Z-210216T0000Z/
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-
320 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 6 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
291 
WHUS74 KLCH 150459
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1059 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

GMZ470-472-475-151200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210215T0600Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0002.210215T0600Z-210216T0000Z/
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-
1059 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt.

* WHERE...Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal 
  City LA from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Cameron LA to High 
  Island TX from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Intracoastal City 
  to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM CST Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-151200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210216T0000Z/
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-
1059 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas over
  nearshore waters between 3 and 6 feet. Lake and bay waters very
  rough.

* WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf 
  of Mexico. 

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
920 
WHUS74 KLCH 150954
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
354 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

GMZ470-472-475-160000-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0011.210216T0000Z-210216T0600Z/
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-
354 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 4 to 6 feet expected.

* WHERE...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 and Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal 
  City LA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to midnight 
  CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-160000-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210216T0600Z/
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-
354 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 
  over nearshore waters between 3 and 6 feet. Lake and bay 
  waters very rough.

* WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf 
  of Mexico.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-160000-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210216T0000Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
354 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 
  over nearshore waters between 3 and 6 feet. Lake and bay 
  waters very rough.

* WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf 
  of Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
041 
WHUS74 KLCH 152046
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
246 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

GMZ470-472-475-160600-
/O.CAN.KLCH.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210216T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0011.210215T2046Z-210216T0600Z/
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-
246 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4
  to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal 
  City LA from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Cameron LA to High 
  Island TX from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Intracoastal City 
  to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-152200-
/O.CAN.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210216T0000Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
246 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

GMZ450-452-455-160600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210216T0600Z/
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-
246 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 
  over nearshore waters between 3 and 6 feet. Lake and bay 
  waters very rough.

* WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf 
  of Mexico.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 14, 3:42 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryLCH44 hr
Feb 14, 4:03 AM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryLCHAllen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette and 4 more56 hr
Feb 14, 4:03 AM CSTWinter Storm WarningLCHAllen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette and 4 more35 hr
Feb 14, 4:07 AM CSTHard Freeze WarningLCHAllen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette and 4 more56 hr

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Sources

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