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Gale Warning 5, NWS Lake Charles, LA
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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 7:25 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | LCH | Calcasieu | 36 hr |
| Oct 27, 9:49 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | LCH | Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Cameron, Evangeline, Lafayette and 4 more | 21 hr |
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