Storm Surge Warning Issued for Lower Jefferson, Texas
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NWS Lake Charles has issued a Storm Surge Warning for Lower Jefferson effective immediately through early Wednesday morning, with potential life-threatening inundation of 3-5 feet.
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- Record type
- Storm Surge Warning
- Affected area
- Lower Jefferson, Texas
- Issued
- September 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lake Charles LA
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Alert Details
A Storm Surge Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Lake Charles LA. The alert is effective from August 31, 2026 at 10:12 PM CDT and expires September 1, 2026 at 6:15 AM CDT. The alert carries Extreme severity with Immediate urgency and Likely certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Lower Jefferson (TXZ615), including the locations of Nederland, Port Arthur, Sabine Pass, and Sea Rim State Park.
What You Should Do
Evacuation efforts and flood preparations should be completed before conditions become unsafe. Leave immediately if evacuation orders are given for your area to avoid being cut off from emergency services or needlessly risking lives. Follow the instructions of local officials.
Expected Conditions
Peak storm surge inundation of 3-5 feet above ground is possible in surge-prone areas. Latest local forecast indicates below tropical storm force winds with peak winds of 15-25 mph and gusts to 35-45 mph. Additional rainfall of 1-3 inches is possible.
Timeline
The Storm Surge Warning is in effect through Wednesday morning. The window of concern for storm surge extends through Wednesday morning.
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