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Gale Watch
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 7:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20
to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to
30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt expected.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20
to 25 kt expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to
30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft possible. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt expected.
Where:
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out
20 NM.
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out
20 NM.
When:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this
morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from
this evening through Saturday morning. For the second Small
Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this
morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from
this evening through Saturday morning. For the second Small
Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM
Gale Watch
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft possible.
Where:
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from
20 to 60 NM.
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from
20 to 60 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this
evening through Saturday afternoon.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from this
evening through Saturday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM
Gale Watch
In effect:
Saturday, May 02 2026 7:00 AM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt
and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast
winds 25 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt
and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast
winds 25 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft possible.
Where:
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA
from 20 to 60 NM.
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA
from 20 to 60 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday
morning through Saturday afternoon.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning
to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday
morning through Saturday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM
Gale Watch
In effect:
Saturday, May 02 2026 7:00 AM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast
winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft
possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt
and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast
winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft
possible.
Where:
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to
Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM.
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to
Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday
morning through Saturday afternoon.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
to 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday
morning through Saturday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM