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Special Marine Warning issued September 21 at 3:14PM CDT until September 21

Affecting Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays

In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 8:45 PM

Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays

Likely impact; effects through 8:45 PM.

Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected.

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SMWLCH

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays...

* Until 345 PM CDT.

* At 314 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Atchafalaya
Bay, moving west at 10 knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots.

SOURCE...Radar.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Atchafalaya Bay.

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Special Marine Warning issued September 21 at 3:14PM CDT until September 21

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