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Small Craft Advisory 45, NWS Lake Charles, LA
NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this small craft advisory at Dec 18, 2021, 3:25 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 18, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 42 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 18, 2021, 3:25 AM CST (09:25 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 18, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 20, 2021, 12:00 PM CST
- In force
- 42 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Lake Charles, LA
The text
As transmitted.
082 WHUS74 KLCH 180925 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 325 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 GMZ450-452-455-181600- /O.EXT.KLCH.MF.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211218T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0045.211219T0000Z-211220T0000Z/ 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- 325 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * 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 Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * 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. && $$ GMZ470-472-475-181600- /O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0045.211219T0000Z-211220T0000Z/ Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 325 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-181600- /O.EXT.KLCH.MF.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211218T1600Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay- 325 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 to 1/2 NM. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake and Vermilion Bay. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning. * 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. && $$ 13
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298 WHUS74 KLCH 181519 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 919 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 GMZ450-452-455-190000- /O.CAN.KLCH.MF.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211218T1600Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0045.211219T0000Z-211220T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- 919 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-181630- /O.CAN.KLCH.MF.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-211218T1600Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay- 919 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Visibilities have improved and the dense fog advisory is no longer required. $$ GMZ470-472-475-190000- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0045.211219T0000Z-211220T0000Z/ Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 919 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
735 WHUS74 KLCH 182035 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 235 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-191200- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0045.211219T0000Z-211220T0000Z/ 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- 235 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST 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. && $$
323 WHUS74 KLCH 190350 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 950 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-191200- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-211220T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 950 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
474 WHUS74 KLCH 190927 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 327 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021 GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-191700- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-211220T0000Z/ 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- 327 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of Mexico. * 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. && $$ 13
711 WHUS74 KLCH 191458 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 858 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021 GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-200000- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-211220T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 858 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
701 WHUS74 KLCH 192102 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 302 PM CST Sun Dec 19 2021 GMZ450-452-455-192215- /O.CAN.KLCH.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-211220T0000Z/ 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- 302 PM CST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Offshore winds have decreased some over the near shore waters and therefore the small craft advisory has been cancelled. Small craft should still exercise caution as winds remain elevated into Monday. $$ GMZ470-472-475-201200- /O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-211220T1500Z/ Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 302 PM CST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
015 WHUS74 KLCH 200407 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1007 PM CST Sun Dec 19 2021 GMZ470-472-475-201200- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-211220T1500Z/ 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- 1007 PM CST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * 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 9 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
859 WHUS74 KLCH 200934 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 334 AM CST Mon Dec 20 2021 GMZ470-472-475-201800- /O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-211220T1800Z/ Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 334 AM CST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Lake Charles, LA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 12:52 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Beauregard, Calcasieu, Vernon | 38 min |
| Dec 18, 1:30 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 30 min | |
| Dec 18, 1:30 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, Vernon | 49 min |
| Dec 18, 1:32 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Calcasieu, Cameron | 58 min |
| Dec 18, 1:43 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Rapides | 32 min |
| Dec 18, 1:47 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 58 min | |
| Dec 18, 2:15 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Acadia, Allen, Evangeline, Jefferson Davis | 45 min |
| Dec 18, 2:20 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis | 25 min |
| Dec 18, 2:45 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Cameron | 60 min |
| Dec 18, 2:50 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | LCH | 85 min | |
| Dec 18, 3:00 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Acadia, Saint Landry | 30 min |
| Dec 18, 3:56 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Lafayette, Saint Martin | 34 min |
| Dec 18, 4:40 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Iberia, Lafayette, Saint Martin, St. Mary | 65 min |
| Dec 18, 11:26 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Tyler | 34 min |
| Dec 18, 11:52 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Hardin | 23 min |
| Dec 18, 12:11 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Jasper, Newton | 34 min |
| Dec 18, 12:13 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Hardin | 32 min |
| Dec 18, 12:28 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | LCH | Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Tyler | 45 min |
| Dec 18, 12:44 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | LCH | Jefferson, Orange | 31 min |
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