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Gale Warning 3, NWS Lake Charles, LA

March 31, 2021

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this gale warning at Mar 31, 2021, 3:37 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 31, 2021, 3:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 22 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 31, 2021, 3:37 AM CDT (08:37 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 31, 2021, 3:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 1, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

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511 
WHUS74 KLCH 310837
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
337 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-312000-
/O.UPG.KLCH.GL.A.0001.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.GL.W.0003.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/
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-
337 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ435-312000-
/O.UPG.KLCH.GL.A.0001.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/
/O.EXB.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/
Vermilion Bay-
337 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt resulting
  in rough bay waters.

* WHERE...Vermilion Bay.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-312000-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-
337 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  resulting in rough lake waters.

* WHERE...Sabine Lake and Calcasieu Lake.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
233 
WHUS74 KLCH 311222
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
722 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

GMZ450-452-455-312015-
/O.NEW.KLCH.MF.Y.0024.210331T1222Z-210331T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0003.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/
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-
722 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense 
  fog will reduce visibility to less than one mile.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 
  20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to 
  Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM 
  CDT Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM CDT this 
  morning.

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

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

GMZ470-472-475-312015-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0003.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/
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-
722 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-312015-
/O.NEW.KLCH.MF.Y.0024.210331T1222Z-210331T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
722 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to less than one mile. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake and Vermilion Bay.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this 
  afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$
518 
WHUS74 KLCH 311451
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
951 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

GMZ450-452-455-312300-
/O.CON.KLCH.MF.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210331T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0003.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/
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-
951 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 45 kt expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will
  reduce visibility to less than one mile.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to 
  Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from 
  Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters 
  from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM 
  CDT Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM CDT this 
  morning.

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

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

GMZ470-472-475-312300-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0003.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/
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-
951 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 10 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-312300-
/O.CON.KLCH.MF.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210331T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
951 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to less than one mile. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake and Vermilion Bay.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this 
  afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low 
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$
416 
WHUS74 KLCH 311607
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1107 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

GMZ450-452-455-010015-
/O.EXP.KLCH.MF.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210331T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0003.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/
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-
1107 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to 
  Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from 
  Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters 
  from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-010015-
/O.EXP.KLCH.MF.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-210331T1600Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
1107 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake and Vermilion Bay.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ470-472-475-010015-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0003.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/
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-
1107 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 10 feet expected.

* 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...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
742 
WHUS74 KLCH 312031
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
331 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-011500-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210401T1500Z/
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-
331 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 10 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-011500-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210401T1500Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
331 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake and Vermilion Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
684 
WHUS74 KLCH 010241
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
941 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-011100-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210401T1500Z/
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-
941 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-011100-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210401T1500Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
941 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake and Vermilion Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

13
479 
WHUS74 KLCH 010727
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
227 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-011800-
/O.EXT.KLCH.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
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-
227 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-011800-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
227 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake and Vermilion Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
657 
WHUS74 KLCH 011520
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1020 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-020300-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.210401T1800Z-210402T1500Z/
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-
1020 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 9 feet. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ435-020300-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210402T0300Z/
Vermilion Bay-
1020 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with higher gusts.

* WHERE...Vermilion Bay.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-011800-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-
1020 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with higher gusts.

* WHERE...Sabine Lake and Calcasieu Lake.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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
Mar 31, 3:03 AM CDTWind AdvisoryLCHCameron, Lafayette, Saint Landry, Saint Martin19 hr
Mar 31, 7:22 AM CDTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryLCH4 hr
Mar 31, 11:36 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHAvoyelles, Rapides, Vernon84 min
Mar 31, 1:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHAllen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Evangeline87 min
Mar 31, 1:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHJefferson Davis33 min
Mar 31, 2:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHAcadia, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette, Saint Landry38 min
Mar 31, 2:56 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHCameron, Lafayette, Saint Martin, Vermilion49 min
Mar 31, 3:42 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHCameron, Iberia, Saint Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion48 min

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