Special Marine Warning for Vermilion and Cote Blanche Bays
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NWS Lake Charles has issued a Special Marine Warning for multiple Louisiana bays and coastal waters until 5:00 AM CDT due to a strong thunderstorm producing wind gusts of 34 knots or greater.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal Louisiana
- Issued
- June 5, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lake Charles LA
Marine notices apply to named waters or shoreline zones. They may not describe conditions on land, even when the nearest place name is the same.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Coastal Louisiana.
Alert Details
Special Marine Warning issued by NWS Lake Charles LA. Effective from May 23, 2026 at 4:01 AM CDT until May 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays; Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays; Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM. Locations impacted include South Marsh Island 217, Marsh Island, and West Cote Blanche Bay.
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 4:01 AM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near South Marsh Island 217, or near Marsh Island, moving northeast at 15 knots. Hazard includes wind gusts 34 knots or greater. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Timeline
Alert effective May 23, 2026 at 4:01 AM CDT and expires May 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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