Headline:
Tropical Storm Watch issued June 16 at 10:10AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event:
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 8:10am
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
6 to 11 ft.
* WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf
of America.
* WHEN...until 9 AM Thursday
* IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Area Description:
Sabine Lake; Calcasieu Lake; Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays; Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays; 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; Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Lake Charles LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov