Special Marine Warning for Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays (Sep 21, 2026)
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NWS Lake Charles has issued a Special Marine Warning for Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays until 3:45 PM CDT due to a strong thunderstorm producing wind gusts near 50 knots.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays
- Issued
- September 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lake Charles LA
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Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Lake Charles LA. The alert is effective from September 21 at 3:14 PM CDT until September 21 at 3:45 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected.
Expected Conditions
A strong thunderstorm was located near Atchafalaya Bay, moving west at 10 knots. Wind gusts to nearly 50 knots are possible. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 3:14 PM CDT to 3:45 PM CDT on September 21.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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