Headline:
Special Marine Warning issued November 18 at 7:04PM CST until November 18 at 7:30PM CST by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Special Marine Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
November 18, 2024 - 5:04pm
Expires:
November 18, 2024 - 5:30pm
Description:
SMWLCH
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM...
* Until 730 PM CST.
* At 704 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing
waterspouts was located near High Island 110, or 10 nm northeast of
High Island 157, moving northeast at 25 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts 34 knots or greater.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally
hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly
higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
* Locations impacted include...
High Island 22 and High Island 52.
Instruction:
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.
Area Description:
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA