Special Marine Warning for Calcasieu Lake (Sep 22, 2026)
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A Special Marine Warning is in effect for Calcasieu Lake until 5:15 PM CDT due to a strong thunderstorm producing wind gusts to 40 knots.
This weather record, quickly
- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Calcasieu Lake
- Issued
- September 22, 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 Lake Charles LA. The alert is effective from September 22, 2026 at 4:34 PM CDT until September 22, 2026 at 5:15 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Calcasieu Lake. Locations impacted include Cameron.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Expected Conditions
At 4:34 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 nm north of Cameron, moving southwest at 5 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts to 40 knots. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 4:34 PM CDT on September 22, 2026 and remains in effect until 5:15 PM CDT on September 22, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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