Gale Watch 01/08/2025 11:39 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Watch issued January 8 at 1:39PM CST until January 10 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Gale Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
January 8, 2025 - 11:39am
Expires: 
January 9, 2025 - 4:00am
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 Watch, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6 PM CST Thursday. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA