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Special Marine Warning issued September 22 at 4:34PM CDT until September 22

Affecting Calcasieu Lake

In effect until: Sep 22, 2026, 10:15 PM

Calcasieu Lake

Likely impact; effects through 10:15 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...

* Until 515 PM CDT.

* At 434 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 nm north of
Cameron, moving southwest at 5 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...
Cameron.

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Special Marine Warning issued September 22 at 4:34PM CDT until September 22

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