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Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays (GMZ435) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays (GMZ435)
Issued by: National Weather Service Lake Charles, LA
Last Update: 308 AM CDT Mon Sep 7 2026

Today: West winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest around 5 knots late. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late this morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon.

Tonight: West winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening.

Tuesday: North winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tuesday Night: Southeast winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Wednesday: East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night: Southeast winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.

Thursday: West winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Southwest winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.

Friday: West winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Friday Night: Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.

winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.






Zone Forecast: Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays (GMZ435)

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