NWS Lake Charles LAGL.A 0005October 15, 2026
Gale Watch: 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
The National Weather Service office in Lake Charles issued a gale watch for 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 and 3 more, in force until 1:00 p.m. local time on October 17. It was the 5th gale watch the NWS office in Lake Charles issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 18 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Lake Charles LA
- 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 and 3 more
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 12:13 p.m. CDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 7:00 p.m. CDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 1:00 p.m. CDT, October 17, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KLCH GL.A 0005
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
NWS notices, October 2026The latest from the National Weather Service
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The notice as issued
* 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 the agency told people 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.
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