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Special Marine Warning issued September 21 at 7:02PM CDT until September 21

Affecting Calcasieu Lake

In effect until: Sep 22, 2026, 12:45 AM

Calcasieu Lake

Likely impact; effects through 12:45 AM.

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...

* Until 745 PM CDT.

* At 702 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 14 nm northeast of
Cameron, moving west at 15 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.

* The strong thunderstorm will remain over mainly open waters.

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Special Marine Warning issued September 21 at 7:02PM CDT until September 21

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