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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0010 Issued by the Lake Charles Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-20 11:31:48 340 WHUS74 KLCH 201731 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1131 AM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 GMZ450-452-455-210630- /O.EXT.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.GL.A.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ 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- 1131 AM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt possible. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. 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. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-210630- /O.EXT.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 1131 AM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ470-472-475-210630- /O.NEW.KLCH.GL.A.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ 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- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 1131 AM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * 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. && $$ Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-20 11:31:48 340 WHUS74 KLCH 201731 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1131 AM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 GMZ450-452-455-210630- /O.EXT.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.GL.A.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- 1131 AM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt possible. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-210630- /O.EXT.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 1131 AM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ470-472-475-210630- /O.NEW.KLCH.GL.A.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 1131 AM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-20 21:45:34 953 WHUS74 KLCH 210345 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 945 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 GMZ450-452-455-211600- /O.CON.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.GL.A.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ 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- 945 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 34 kt possible. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. 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. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-211600- /O.CON.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 945 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ470-472-475-211600- /O.CON.KLCH.GL.A.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ 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- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 945 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 34 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-20 21:45:34 953 WHUS74 KLCH 210345 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 945 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 GMZ450-452-455-211600- /O.CON.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.GL.A.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- 945 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Gale Watch, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 34 kt possible. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-211600- /O.CON.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 945 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SATURDAY TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM Saturday to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ470-472-475-211600- /O.CON.KLCH.GL.A.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 945 PM CST Fri Feb 20 2026 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft possible. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 34 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 10:53:18 445 WHUS74 KLCH 211652 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1052 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 GMZ450-452-455-220100- /O.CON.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KLCH.GL.A.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.GL.W.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ 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- 1052 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ470-472-475-220100- /O.UPG.KLCH.GL.A.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.GL.W.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 1052 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-220100- /O.CON.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 1052 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 10:53:18 445 WHUS74 KLCH 211652 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1052 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 GMZ450-452-455-220100- /O.CON.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.UPG.KLCH.GL.A.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.GL.W.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- 1052 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ470-472-475-220100- /O.UPG.KLCH.GL.A.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KLCH.GL.W.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ 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- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 1052 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-220100- /O.CON.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 1052 AM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to less than 1 NM. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-21 12:04:19 426 WHUS74 KLCH 211804 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1204 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 GMZ450-452-455-220215- /O.EXP.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ 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- 1204 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-220215- /O.EXP.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T0300Z-260222T2100Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 1204 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ470-472-475-220215- /O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ 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- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 1204 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 12:04:19 426 WHUS74 KLCH 211804 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1204 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 GMZ450-452-455-220215- /O.EXP.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- 1204 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-220215- /O.EXP.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T0300Z-260222T2100Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 1204 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ470-472-475-220215- /O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 1204 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 12:04:19 426 WHUS74 KLCH 211804 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1204 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 GMZ450-452-455-220215- /O.EXP.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ 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- 1204 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-220215- /O.EXP.KLCH.MF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-260221T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T0300Z-260222T2100Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 1204 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ470-472-475-220215- /O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0001.260222T0300Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ 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- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 1204 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...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 and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 21:45:05 842 WHUS74 KLCH 220344 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 944 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-221145- /O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 944 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-221145- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 944 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 21:45:05 842 WHUS74 KLCH 220344 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 944 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-221145- /O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 944 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-221145- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 944 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 21:45:35 864 WHUS74 KLCH 220345 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 945 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-221200- /O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 945 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-221200- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 945 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-21 21:45:35 864 WHUS74 KLCH 220345 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 945 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-221200- /O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 945 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-221200- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 945 PM CST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 05:17:07 185 WHUS74 KLCH 221116 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 516 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-221800- /O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 516 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-221800- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 516 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 05:17:07 185 WHUS74 KLCH 221116 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 516 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-221800- /O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.260222T1800Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 516 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon CST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-221800- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 516 AM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 12:23:22 787 WHUS74 KLCH 221822 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1222 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-231200- /O.EXP.KLCH.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 1222 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-222100- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 1222 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 12:23:22 787 WHUS74 KLCH 221822 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1222 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-231200- /O.EXP.KLCH.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260222T1800Z/ /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260223T1200Z/ Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 1222 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ430-432-435-436-222100- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260222T2100Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 1222 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-22 23:06:10 275 WHUS74 KLCH 230505 MWWLCH URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 1105 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 GMZ430-432-435-436-231200- /O.NEW.KLCH.LO.Y.0020.260223T0505Z-260223T1200Z/ Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays- 1105 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Abnormally low water levels. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$ GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475-231200- /O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260223T1200Z/ 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- 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- Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM- 1105 PM CST Sun Feb 22 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Portions of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||