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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
240 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

GMZ430-432-435-436-202200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250122T0000Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays-
Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays-
240 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Lake
  and bay waters very rough.

* WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote
  Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
240 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

GMZ470-472-475-202200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250121T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KLCH.GL.A.0002.250121T0600Z-250122T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.GL.W.0002.250121T0600Z-250122T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to
60 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA from 20 to 60 NM-
240 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT CST
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning,
  northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7
  to 15 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from
  20 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron
  LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya
  River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST
  tonight. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to
  midnight CST Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
240 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

GMZ450-452-455-202200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-250121T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KLCH.GL.A.0002.250121T0600Z-250122T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLCH.GL.W.0002.250121T0600Z-250122T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA out 20 NM-
240 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT CST
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 2 to 5 ft. For the Gale Warning,
  northeast winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 3 to
  7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out
  20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out
  20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to
  Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST
  tonight. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to
  midnight CST Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
339 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

GMZ330-335-201745-
/O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0009.250120T1500Z-250121T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KHGX.GL.A.0002.250121T0600Z-250122T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.GL.W.0003.250121T0600Z-250122T0000Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
339 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and very rough bay waters expected.
  For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to
  35 kt and very rough bay waters expected.

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
  midnight CST tonight. For the Gale Warning, from midnight
  tonight to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for wintry mix or snow late
  Monday night through Tuesday afternoon along with unusually cold
  temperatures. See issued bulletins on winter weather for more
  details on the winter weather threat.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
339 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

GMZ350-355-370-375-201745-
/O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250121T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KHGX.GL.A.0002.250121T0600Z-250122T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.GL.W.0003.250121T0600Z-250122T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to
60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM-
339 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt
  and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 30 to
  40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST
  tonight. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 PM
  CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for wintry mix or snow late
  Monday night through Tuesday afternoon along with unusually cold
  temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
303 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

GMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-577-202300-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250121T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KLIX.GL.A.0002.250121T1200Z-250122T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLIX.GL.W.0002.250121T1200Z-250122T0600Z/
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River
LA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River
to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM-
Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the
Mississippi River out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya
River LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the
Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island
Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM-
303 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. For the Gale Warning,
  northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8
  to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM CST Tuesday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Tuesday to midnight CST
  Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
303 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

GMZ530-532-534-536-538-557-202300-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250122T0600Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-Mississippi Sound-
Lake Borgne-Chandeleur Sound-Breton Sound-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out
20 NM-
303 AM CST Mon Jan 20 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...Until midnight CST Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Frye

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