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Special Marine Warning issued September 22 at 5:20PM CDT until September 22
Affecting Calcasieu Lake; Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM
In effect until: Sep 22, 2026, 11:15 PM
Calcasieu Lake; Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM
Likely impact; effects through 11:15 PM.
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
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SMWLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Calcasieu Lake... Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM... * Until 615 PM CDT. * At 520 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Cameron, moving south at 10 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... West Cameron 66, West Cameron 45, West Cameron 65, West Cameron 62, West Cameron 73, West Cameron 110, West Cameron 100, West Cameron 71, and Cameron.
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