Special Marine Warning Issued for Sabine Lake Through 9:00 PM CST
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for Sabine Lake as a severe thunderstorm with wind gusts over 50 knots moves through the Port Arthur area.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Sabine Lake
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Sabine Lake.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lake Charles has issued a Special Marine Warning for Sabine Lake. The alert was issued at 7:57 PM CST on February 14, 2026, following radar detection of severe weather in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Sabine Lake and surrounding maritime locations. Specific areas impacted include:
- Port Arthur
- The Mouth of the Sabine River
What You Should Do
Mariners and individuals on the water should take immediate action to avoid the hazard. The National Weather Service warns that boats could suffer significant structural damage in high winds, and small craft could capsize in suddenly higher waves.
Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect until 9:00 PM CST for southeastern Texas and adjacent coastal waters. A separate Tornado Watch is also in effect until 2:00 AM CST for southwestern Louisiana and adjacent coastal waters.
Expected Conditions
At 7:57 PM CST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Port Arthur, moving southeast at 30 knots. The primary hazard identified is wind gusts in excess of 50 knots.
Timeline
- Effective Time: 7:57 PM CST, February 14, 2026
- Expiration Time: 9:00 PM CST, February 14, 2026
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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