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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Lake Charles, LA

May 1, 2026

NWS Lake Charles, LA issued this small craft advisory at May 1, 2026, 12:06 AM CDT. It took effect at May 2, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: May 1, 2026, 12:06 AM CDT (05:06 UTC)
In effect from: May 2, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired: May 2, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
In force: 12 hr
Issued by: NWS Lake Charles, LA

The text

As transmitted.

930 
WHUS74 KLCH 010506
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1206 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

GMZ450-011715-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.260501T1500Z-260502T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.GL.A.0004.260502T0000Z-260502T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.260502T1200Z-260502T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM-
1206 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 
  to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 
  30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. For the second Small Craft 
  Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 
  20 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this 
  morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from 
  this evening through Saturday morning. For the second Small 
  Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-436-011715-
/O.EXB.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.260502T0000Z-260502T1800Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays-
Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays-
1206 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
CDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote 
  Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-011715-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.260501T1500Z-260502T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.GL.A.0004.260502T0000Z-260502T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
1206 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt 
  expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this 
  evening through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

GMZ452-011715-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.260501T1500Z-260502T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM-
1206 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ455-011715-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.260501T2100Z-260502T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA out 20 NM-
1206 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast 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.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ472-011715-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.260501T1500Z-260502T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.GL.A.0004.260502T1200Z-260502T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to
60 NM-
1206 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast 
  winds 25 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA 
  from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

GMZ475-011715-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.260501T2100Z-260502T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.GL.A.0004.260502T1200Z-260502T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA from 20 to 60 NM-
1206 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt 
  and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast 
  winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft 
  possible.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to 
  Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon 
  to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday 
  morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

&&

$$

2 follow-up statements

584 
WHUS74 KLCH 011411
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
911 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

GMZ472-021415-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.260501T1500Z-260503T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KLCH.GL.A.0004.260502T1200Z-260502T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to
60 NM-
911 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA 
  from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ475-021415-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.260501T2100Z-260503T0000Z/
/O.CAN.KLCH.GL.A.0004.260502T1200Z-260502T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA from 20 to 60 NM-
911 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to 
  Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-021415-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.260501T1500Z-260502T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KLCH.GL.A.0004.260502T0000Z-260502T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.GL.W.0005.260502T0000Z-260502T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.260502T1200Z-260503T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM-
911 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to
  25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
  northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
  north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 
  ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 
  20 NM.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  CDT Saturday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM 
  to 7 PM 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ470-021415-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.260501T1500Z-260502T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KLCH.GL.A.0004.260502T0000Z-260502T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.260502T1200Z-260503T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.GL.W.0005.260502T0000Z-260502T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
911 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
  northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 to 40 kt and
  seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, 
  northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to
  9 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  CDT Saturday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM 
  to 7 PM 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 hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ452-021415-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.260501T1500Z-260503T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM-
911 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ455-021415-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.260501T2100Z-260503T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA out 20 NM-
911 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to 
  Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-436-021415-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.260502T0000Z-260502T2100Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays-
Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays-
911 AM CDT Fri May 1 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote 
  Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 PM 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.

&&

$$

240 
WHUS74 KLCH 021357
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
857 AM CDT Sat May 2 2026

GMZ430-432-435-436-022100-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260502T2100Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays-
Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays-
857 AM CDT Sat May 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote 
  Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-030000-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-260503T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM-
857 AM CDT Sat May 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* 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.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ452-455-472-475-030000-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-260503T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to
60 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA from 20 to 60 NM-
857 AM CDT Sat May 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 ft, decreasing through this afternoon.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA 
  out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

GMZ470-030000-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-260503T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
857 AM CDT Sat May 2 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 5 to 8 ft, decreasing through this afternoon.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
May 1, 12:06 AM CDT	Gale Watch	LCH		9 hr
May 1, 8:58 AM CDT	River Flood Watch	LCH	Calcasieu	25 hr
May 1, 9:11 AM CDT	Gale Warning	LCH		22 hr
May 1, 9:11 AM CDT	Small Craft Advisory	LCH		34 hr
May 1, 10:27 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		63 min
May 1, 10:46 AM CDT	Wind Advisory	LCH	Acadia, Calcasieu, Cameron, Iberia, Jefferson Davis, Lafayette and 4 more	14 hr
May 1, 11:28 AM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		62 min
May 1, 12:10 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		65 min
May 1, 12:35 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		40 min
May 1, 12:50 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		40 min
May 1, 12:57 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	LCH		48 min
May 1, 1:14 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	LCH	Cameron	31 min
May 1, 4:36 PM CDT	River Flood Warning	LCH	Lafayette, Vermilion	18 hr

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Sources

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