Gale Warning 01/09/2025 01:34 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued January 9 at 3:34AM CST until January 10 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 9, 2025 - 1:34am
Expires: 
January 9, 2025 - 9:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, south winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Area Description: 
Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA