In effect from Friday, Jan 30 2026 3:00 AM - Friday, Jan 30 2026 9:00 AM
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
What:
For the first Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water
levels expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15
to 25 kt expected. For the second Low Water Advisory,
abnormally low water levels expected.
Where:
Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya
and East Cote Blanche Bays.
When:
For the first Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM CST
Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM Friday to 6 PM
CST Saturday. For the second Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to
1 PM CST Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
conditions.
Instructions: 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.
Areas Impacted:
Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays
Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays
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Low Water Advisory
In effect from Friday, Jan 30 2026 3:00 AM - Friday, Jan 30 2026 9:00 AM
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
What:
For the first Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water
levels expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to
25 kt expected.. For the second Low Water Advisory, abnormally
low water levels expected.
Where:
Sabine Lake and Calcasieu Lake.
When:
For the first Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM CST
Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM Friday to 6 PM
CST Saturday. For the second Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to
1 PM CST Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
conditions.
Instructions: 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.
Areas Impacted:
Sabine Lake
Calcasieu Lake
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Low Water Advisory
In effect from Saturday, Jan 31 2026 3:00 AM - Saturday, Jan 31 2026 1:00 PM
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
What:
For the first Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water
levels expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to
25 kt expected.. For the second Low Water Advisory, abnormally
low water levels expected.
Where:
Sabine Lake and Calcasieu Lake.
When:
For the first Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM CST
Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM Friday to 6 PM
CST Saturday. For the second Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to
1 PM CST Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
conditions.
Instructions: 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.
Areas Impacted:
Sabine Lake
Calcasieu Lake
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Low Water Advisory
In effect from Saturday, Jan 31 2026 3:00 AM - Saturday, Jan 31 2026 1:00 PM
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
What:
For the first Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water
levels expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15
to 25 kt expected. For the second Low Water Advisory,
abnormally low water levels expected.
Where:
Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya
and East Cote Blanche Bays.
When:
For the first Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to 9 AM CST
Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM Friday to 6 PM
CST Saturday. For the second Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to
1 PM CST Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
conditions.
Instructions: 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.
Areas Impacted:
Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays
Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays
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Low Water Advisory
In effect from Thursday, Jan 29 2026 12:37 PM - Sunday, Feb 01 2026 12:00 AM
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
What:
For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels.
For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds around 20 kt with
gusts up to 25 kt and rough bay waters expected.
Where:
Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.
When:
For the Low Water Advisory, until midnight CST Saturday
night. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 AM to noon CST
Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
conditions.
Instructions: 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.
