Storm Surge Warning Issued for East Cameron LA
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NOAA issued it on September 1, 2026, 2 weeks 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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NWS Lake Charles has issued a Storm Surge Warning for East Cameron effective immediately through Wednesday morning due to life-threatening inundation risk.
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- Record type
- Storm Surge Warning
- Affected area
- East Cameron, Louisiana
- Issued
- September 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lake Charles LA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in East Cameron, Louisiana.
Alert Details
A Storm Surge Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Lake Charles LA. The alert was sent at 10:12PM CDT on August 31, 2026, and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
East Cameron parish in Louisiana, including the locations of Cameron, Creole, and Grand Chenier.
What You Should Do
Follow the instructions of local officials. Urgently complete efforts to protect life and property. Move to safe shelter before wind becomes hazardous. Heed any flood watches and warnings.
Expected Conditions
Peak storm surge inundation of 3-5 feet above ground is possible in surge-prone areas. Peak winds of 15-25 mph with gusts to 25-30 mph, with potential for 39-57 mph. Additional rainfall around 1 inch.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from August 31, 2026 at 10:12PM CDT through September 1, 2026 at 6:15AM CDT, with storm surge concerns through Wednesday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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