Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
Issued by NWS Lake Charles, LA
895 WHUS44 KLCH 280815 CFWLCH Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 315 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024 LAZ073-074-TXZ615-282200- /O.CON.KLCH.CF.W.0002.240428T1000Z-240428T2200Z/ West Cameron-East Cameron-Lower Jefferson- 315 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...In Louisiana, West Cameron and East Cameron Parishes. In Texas, Lower Jefferson County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides will be 2.0 to 2.25 feet above astronomical predicted levels, mainly during the times of high tide from daybreak through late Sunday morning. This will allow actual tide levels to reach between 1.75 to 2.5 feet mean higher high water during the times of high tide. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ LAZ241-TXZ616-282200- /O.CON.KLCH.CF.W.0002.240428T1000Z-240428T2200Z/ Southern Calcasieu-Southern Orange- 315 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...In Louisiana, Southern Calcasieu Parish. In Texas, Southern Orange County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides will be 2.0 to 2.25 feet above astronomical predicted levels, mainly during the times of high tide from late Sunday morning through the afternoon hours. This will allow actual tide levels to reach between 1.75 to 2.5 feet mean higher high water during the times of high tide. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. && $$ LAZ252>254-282200- /O.CON.KLCH.CF.Y.0004.240428T1000Z-240428T2200Z/ Lower Vermilion-Lower Iberia-Lower St. Mary- 315 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Lower Vermilion, Lower Iberia and Lower St. Mary Parishes. * WHEN...Until 5 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides will be 1.25 to 1.75 feet above astronomical predicted levels, mainly during the times of high tide from late morning through the afternoon hours. This will allow actual tide levels to reach 1.5 to 1.75 feet mean higher high water during the times of high tide. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$