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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0042 Issued by the Lake Charles Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-11-08 12:05:20 114 WHUS74 KLCH 081805 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1205 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 GMZ470-472-475-090215- /O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0042.251109T1200Z-251109T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KLCH.GL.A.0006.251109T1800Z-251110T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 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- 1205 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. * 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. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-090215- /O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0042.251109T1200Z-251110T1200Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- 1205 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2025-11-08 12:05:20 114 WHUS74 KLCH 081805 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1205 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 GMZ470-472-475-090215- /O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0042.251109T1200Z-251109T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KLCH.GL.A.0006.251109T1800Z-251110T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 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- 1205 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. * 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. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-090215- /O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0042.251109T1200Z-251110T1200Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- 1205 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-08 12:20:20 535 WHUS74 KLCH 081819 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1219 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 GMZ470-472-475-091830- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0042.251109T1200Z-251109T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.GL.A.0006.251109T1800Z-251110T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 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- 1219 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. * 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. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-091830- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0042.251109T1200Z-251110T1200Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- 1219 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-08 12:20:20 535 WHUS74 KLCH 081819 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1219 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 GMZ470-472-475-091830- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0042.251109T1200Z-251109T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.GL.A.0006.251109T1800Z-251110T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 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- 1219 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 9 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through late Sunday night. * 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. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-091830- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0042.251109T1200Z-251110T1200Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- 1219 PM CST Sat Nov 8 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-09 06:56:36 050 WHUS74 KLCH 091256 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 656 AM CST Sun Nov 9 2025 GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-100000- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-251109T1400Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0006.251109T1400Z-251110T1200Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0043.251110T1200Z-251110T2000Z/ 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- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 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- 656 AM CST Sun Nov 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the second 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 first Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 8 AM CST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Monday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 2 PM CST Monday. * 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. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-100000- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-251110T1200Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.LO.Y.0013.251109T1400Z-251109T2200Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 656 AM CST Sun Nov 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected 1.0 to 1.5 ft below MLLW. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM early this morning to 6 AM CST Monday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-11-09 06:56:36 050 WHUS74 KLCH 091256 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 656 AM CST Sun Nov 9 2025 GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-100000- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-251109T1400Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0006.251109T1400Z-251110T1200Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0043.251110T1200Z-251110T2000Z/ 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- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 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- 656 AM CST Sun Nov 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 2 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the second 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 first Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 8 AM CST this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 8 AM this morning to 6 AM CST Monday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 2 PM CST Monday. * 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. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-100000- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-251110T1200Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.LO.Y.0013.251109T1400Z-251109T2200Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 656 AM CST Sun Nov 9 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected 1.0 to 1.5 ft below MLLW. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM early this morning to 6 AM CST Monday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 4 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||