- In force from
- Oct 16, 7:00 PM CDT
- Until
- Oct 17, 1:00 PM CDT
- Issued
- Oct 15, 12:13 PM CDT
- Office
- Lake Charles, LA
- Number
- 5 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate
- Where
- Gulf of America waters
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
- What
- North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible.
- Where
- Portions of the Gulf of America.
- When
- From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.
- Impacts
- Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Every area Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM; Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM
Read the platesHow to read a warning FB-STN-001
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