Severe · Special Marine WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Special Marine Warning issued September 22 at 5:16PM CDT until September 22
Affecting Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays; Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays; Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM
In effect until: Sep 22, 2026, 11:15 PM
Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays; Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays; Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City 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.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
SMWLCH The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays... Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM... Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays... * Until 615 PM CDT. * At 516 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 nm southeast of West Cote Blanche Bay, moving southwest at 15 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... South Marsh Island 217, South Marsh Island 239, Eugene Island 24, Eugene Island 28, Eugene Island 30, Eugene Island 74, Eugene Island 32, Eugene Island 42, and Eugene Island 53.
Free. In your language.
Get the next alert for your area before it matters.
Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™