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Small Craft Advisory 8, NWS Lake Charles, LA

February 4, 2021

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this small craft advisory at Feb 4, 2021, 1:52 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 4, 2021, 11:00 PM CST. It was in force for 29 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 4, 2021, 1:52 PM CST (19:52 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 4, 2021, 11:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 6, 2021, 4:00 AM CST
In force
29 hr
Issued by
NWS Lake Charles, LA

The text

As transmitted.

148 
WHUS74 KLCH 041952
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
152 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-051200-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0008.210205T0500Z-210205T1800Z/
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-
152 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to noon CST 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-051200-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0008.210205T0500Z-210205T1200Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
152 PM CST Thu Feb 4 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
111 
WHUS74 KLCH 050911
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
311 AM CST Fri Feb 5 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-051715-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210206T0600Z/
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-
311 AM CST Fri Feb 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-051200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210205T1200Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion Bay-
311 AM CST Fri Feb 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

K.kuyper
156 
WHUS74 KLCH 051535
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
935 AM CST Fri Feb 5 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-052200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210206T0600Z/
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-
935 AM CST Fri Feb 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

25
142 
WHUS74 KLCH 052204
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
404 PM CST Fri Feb 5 2021

GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-060600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210206T0600Z/
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-
404 PM CST Fri Feb 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

25
190 
WHUS74 KLCH 060331
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
931 PM CST Fri Feb 5 2021

GMZ452-455-472-475-061000-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210206T1000Z/
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 Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from
20 to 60 NM-
931 PM CST Fri Feb 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-470-060600-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-210206T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM-
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
931 PM CST Fri Feb 5 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until midnight CST tonight.

* 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 4, 9:20 AM CSTWind AdvisoryLCHCameron, Lafayette, Saint Martin9 hr

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Sources

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