First published Oct 31, 2026, 4:33:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 4:33:15 AM UTC

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Special Marine Warning — NWS Lake Charles LA

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Special Marine Warning issued October 30 at 11:06PM CDT until October 31 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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The National Weather Service issued a Special Marine Warning for offshore waters from Cameron, Louisiana, to High Island, Texas, and from Intracoastal City to Cameron, Louisiana. A strong thunderstorm with gusts up to 40 knots was reported, and small craft were instructed to move to safe harbor.

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Affected location: Offshore waters from Cameron, Louisiana, to High Island, Texas

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The warning gives small craft an immediate instruction to seek safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

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Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Special Marine Warning issued October 30 at 11:06PM CDT until October 31 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA

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