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Gale Warning 4, NWS Lake Charles, LA

October 15, 2021

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this gale warning at Oct 15, 2021, 3:43 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 15, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Oct 15, 2021, 3:43 PM CDT (20:43 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 15, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 16, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

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779 
WHUS74 KLCH 152043
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
343 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-160500-
/O.NEW.KLCH.GL.W.0004.211016T0300Z-211016T1700Z/
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-
343 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon CDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-160500-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0036.211016T0300Z-211016T1700Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
343 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon CDT Saturday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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4 follow-up statements
806 
WHUS74 KLCH 160216
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
916 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-161515-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0004.211016T0300Z-211016T1700Z/
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-
916 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-161515-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0036.211016T0300Z-211016T1700Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
916 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
500 
WHUS74 KLCH 160828
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
328 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-162000-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1700Z/
/O.EXB.KLCH.SC.Y.0036.211016T1700Z-211017T1200Z/
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 CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CDT today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 7 AM CDT Sunday.

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


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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-161700-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-211016T1700Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
328 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
104 
WHUS74 KLCH 161428
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
928 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

GMZ450-452-455-161700-
/O.CAN.KLCH.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0036.211016T1428Z-211017T1200Z/
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-
928 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* 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...Until 7 AM CDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ470-472-475-161700-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0036.211016T1700Z-211017T1200Z/
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-
928 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 7 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 
  25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft 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...For the Gale Warning, until noon CDT today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-161700-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-211016T1700Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
928 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CDT today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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510 
WHUS74 KLCH 161657
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1157 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

GMZ470-472-475-162200-
/O.EXP.KLCH.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1700Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0036.211016T1700Z-211017T1200Z/
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-
1157 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 ft 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...Until 7 AM CDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-161800-
/O.EXP.KLCH.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-211016T1700Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
1157 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CDT TODAY...

Small craft should exercise caution on Sabine and Calcasieu Lakes
through 4 PM CDT today, and on Vermilion Bay through 7 AM CDT 
Sunday.

$$

GMZ450-452-455-162200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-211017T1200Z/
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-
1157 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

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

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

* 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...Until 7 AM CDT Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 15, 3:43 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLCH42 hr
Oct 15, 5:05 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHVernon25 min
Oct 15, 6:19 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHBeauregard26 min
Oct 15, 4:41 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHNewton49 min
Oct 15, 6:07 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementLCHJefferson23 min

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Sources

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