Special Marine Warning Issued for Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays
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NWS Lake Charles has issued a Special Marine Warning for Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays and nearby coastal waters until 8:45 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal Louisiana
- Issued
- August 26, 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 7:51 PM CDT on August 25, 2026, until 8:45 PM CDT on August 25, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays, as well as coastal waters from the Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM. Locations impacted include Eugene Island 57, Eugene Island 24, Eugene Island 100, Eugene Island 28, Atchafalaya Bay, Eugene Island 63, Eugene Island 74, Eugene Island 30, Eugene Island 32, Eugene Island 42, and Eugene Island 53.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water, stay below deck if possible and keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
Expected Conditions
At 7:51 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 14 nm north of Lower Atchafalaya River, moving southwest at 15 knots. Hazards include wind gusts to 40 knots and small hail. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 7:51 PM CDT until 8:45 PM CDT on August 25, 2026.
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