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WHUS74 KLCH 081939
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
139 PM CST Wed Jan 8 2025

GMZ470-472-091200-
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/O.NEW.KLCH.GL.A.0001.250110T0000Z-250110T1500Z/
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-
139 PM CST Wed Jan 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the
  Gale Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 6 to 11 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6 PM CST
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through
  Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ475-091200-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0002.250109T2100Z-250110T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.GL.A.0001.250110T0000Z-250110T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA from 20 to 60 NM-
139 PM CST Wed Jan 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 6 PM CST
THURSDAY...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt
  expected. For the Gale Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 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 3 PM to 6 PM CST
  Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through
  Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ450-452-091200-
/O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0002.250109T1800Z-250110T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM-
139 PM CST Wed Jan 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon Thursday to 9 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.

&&

$$

GMZ430-432-435-436-455-091200-
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Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays-
Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA out 20 NM-
139 PM CST Wed Jan 8 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 9 AM CST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote
  Blanche Bays, Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays and
  Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal
  City LA out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday to 9 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.

&&

$$