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Gale Warning 5, NWS Lake Charles, LA

October 27, 2021

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this gale warning at Oct 27, 2021, 9:49 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 28, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 33 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 27, 2021, 9:49 PM CDT (02:49 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 28, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 29, 2021, 10:00 AM CDT
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

The text

As transmitted.

286 
WHUS74 KLCH 280249
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
949 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-281100-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211028T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KLCH.GL.A.0002.211028T0600Z-211029T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.GL.W.0005.211028T0600Z-211029T1200Z/
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-
949 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, west winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 ft.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT 
  Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-281100-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211029T1200Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
949 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
870 
WHUS74 KLCH 280825
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
325 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-282100-
/O.EXT.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1500Z/
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-
325 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 ft.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-282100-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211029T1500Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
325 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
401 
WHUS74 KLCH 281418
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
918 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-282230-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1500Z/
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-
918 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 ft.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-282230-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211029T1500Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
918 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
095 
WHUS74 KLCH 282044
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
344 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-290445-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1500Z/
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-
344 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 8 to 13 ft.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-290445-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211029T1500Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
344 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

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

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
960 
WHUS74 KLCH 290343
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1043 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-291200-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1500Z/
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-
1043 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 7 to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-291200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211029T1500Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
1043 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
532 
WHUS74 KLCH 290821
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
321 AM CDT Fri Oct 29 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-292300-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0038.211029T1500Z-211030T0600Z/
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-
321 AM CDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 
  20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 1 AM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-292300-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211029T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.LO.Y.0010.211029T1500Z-211030T0000Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-
321 AM CDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels 
  expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 
  20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Sabine Lake and Calcasieu Lake.

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 
  7 PM CDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 
  AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below 
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating 
  conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

GMZ435-292300-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211030T0600Z/
Vermilion Bay-
321 AM CDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Vermilion Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM 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.

&&

$$
213 
WHUS74 KLCH 291420
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
920 AM CDT Fri Oct 29 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-292230-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0038.211029T1500Z-211030T0600Z/
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-
920 AM CDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt and 
  seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 
  20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 1 AM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-292230-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211029T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.LO.Y.0010.211029T1500Z-211030T0000Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-
920 AM CDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels 
  expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 
  20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Sabine Lake and Calcasieu Lake.

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 
  7 PM CDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 
  AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below 
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

GMZ435-292230-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-211030T0600Z/
Vermilion Bay-
920 AM CDT Fri Oct 29 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Vermilion Bay.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 27, 7:25 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningLCHCalcasieu36 hr
Oct 27, 9:49 PM CDTWind AdvisoryLCHAllen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette and 4 more21 hr

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Sources

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