- In force from
- Oct 16, 7:00 PM CDT
- Until
- Oct 17, 1:00 PM CDT
- Issued
- Oct 15, 11:17 PM CDT
- Office
- Lake Charles, LA
- Number
- 7 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Expected, Likely
- Where
- Gulf of America waters
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY
- What
- For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft expected.
- Where
- Coastal waters from High Island TX to Lower Atchafalaya River out 60 NM.
- When
- For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
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.
Every area 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
Read the platesHow to read a warning FB-STN-001
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