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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1027 PM CST Sun Nov 9 2025

GMZ435-436-101800-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0042.000000T0000Z-251110T2100Z/
Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays-
Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays-
1027 PM CST Sun Nov 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Monday.

* 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
1027 PM CST Sun Nov 9 2025

GMZ450-470-101800-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0043.251110T1200Z-251110T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
1027 PM CST Sun Nov 9 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to
  25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For
  the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt 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 Gale Warning, until 6 AM CST Monday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 3 PM CST Monday.

* 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
1027 PM CST Sun Nov 9 2025

GMZ452-455-472-475-101800-
/O.CON.KLCH.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-251110T1200Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0043.251110T1200Z-251111T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA out 20 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-
1027 PM CST Sun Nov 9 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to
  25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning,
  north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For
  the second Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 30 kt 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 Gale Warning, until 6 AM CST Monday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 9 PM CST Monday.

* 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
137 AM CST Mon Nov 10 2025

GMZ335-101545-
/O.EXT.KHGX.SC.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-251110T1800Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.LO.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-251111T0600Z/
Galveston Bay-
137 AM CST Mon Nov 10 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and rough bay waters. For the Low Water
  Advisory, abnormally low water levels.

* WHERE...Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST today. For
  the Low Water Advisory, until midnight CST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
137 AM CST Mon Nov 10 2025

GMZ350-355-370-375-101545-
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-251110T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.SC.Y.0060.251110T1200Z-251111T0000Z/
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-
137 AM CST Mon Nov 10 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM CST early this
  morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM this morning
  to 6 PM CST this evening.

* 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
1000 PM CST Sun Nov 9 2025

GMZ530-550-552-570-101200-
/O.CON.KLIX.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-251110T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0045.251110T1500Z-251111T0600Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-
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 Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya
River LA from 20 to 60 NM-
1000 PM CST Sun Nov 9 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

* WHERE...Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas, 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 and Coastal waters
  from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya River LA
  from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM CST Monday. For the
  Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM Monday to midnight CST Monday
  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.

&&

$$

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