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Small Craft Advisory 13, NWS Lake Charles, LA

March 1, 2021

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this small craft advisory at Mar 1, 2021, 2:50 AM CST. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 24 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 1, 2021, 2:50 AM CST (08:50 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 1, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Mar 2, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

The text

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913 
WHUS74 KLCH 010850
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
250 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

GMZ472-475-011800-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.210302T0000Z-210302T1200Z/
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-
250 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...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...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ470-011800-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.210302T0000Z-210302T1800Z/
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
250 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 
  NM.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-450-452-455-011800-
/O.CON.KLCH.MF.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-210301T1800Z/
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-
250 AM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to one quarter mile or 
  less.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
114 
WHUS74 KLCH 012133
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
333 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

GMZ472-475-020600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.210302T0000Z-210302T1200Z/
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-
333 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...East winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ470-020600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.210302T0000Z-210302T1800Z/
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
333 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
339 
WHUS74 KLCH 020302
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
902 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

GMZ450-452-455-021200-
/O.EXA.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210302T1800Z/
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-
902 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

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

* 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...Until noon CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ472-475-021200-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210302T1800Z/
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-
902 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ470-021200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210302T1800Z/
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
902 PM CST Mon Mar 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 
  NM.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
617 
WHUS74 KLCH 020913
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
313 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

GMZ470-472-475-021715-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210302T2100Z/
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-
313 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 4 to 7 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-021715-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210302T1800Z/
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-
313 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

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

* 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...Until noon CST Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
166 
WHUS74 KLCH 021554
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
954 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

GMZ470-472-475-030000-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210303T0000Z/
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-
954 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 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 6 PM CST 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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-455-021800-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210302T1800Z/
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-
954 AM CST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas up
  to 4 feet. 

* 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 noon CST 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 28, 9:02 PM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryLCHCameron, Saint Martin12 hr
Mar 1, 3:31 PM CSTWind AdvisoryLCHCameron, Lafayette, Saint Martin4 hr

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Sources

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