Severe Tropical Storm Warning | Effective 06/17/2026 14:17

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Warning issued June 17 at 4:17PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Tropical Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 2:17pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf of America. * WHEN...Tropical Storm force winds possible over the next few hours. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will 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: 
Sabine Lake; Calcasieu Lake; Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays; Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays; 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lake Charles LA