


NWS Forecast for: Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays (GMZ435) Issued by: National Weather Service Lake Charles, LA Last Update: 1240 AM CDT Wed Sep 17 2025 | ![]() |
Today: Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming south this afternoon. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Tonight: South winds around 5 knots, becoming east around 5 knots after midnight. Bay waters smooth. Thursday: East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Thursday Night: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Friday: East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Bay waters light chop. Friday Night: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Saturday: Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Bay waters light chop. Saturday Night: South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. Sunday: East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Bay waters light chop. Sunday Night: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms. | |
Zone Forecast: Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays (GMZ435) | |
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