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LCH issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 19, 12:54 AM CDT ...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER... via IEMbot
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LCH issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 18, 6:46 PM CDT ...New AVIATION... via IEMbot
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ALEXANDRIA Apr 18
Climate Report:
High: 84
Low: 65
Precip: 0.06"
Snow: 0.0" Snow Depth: 0"
at Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:38:15 +0000 via IEMbot
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NEW IBERIA Apr 18
Climate Report:
High: 86
Low: 61
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0"
at Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:38:15 +0000 via IEMbot
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At 500 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 7 miles west of Rosepine to near Kirbyville.
Movement was south at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor
objects is possible.

Locations impacted include...
De Ridder, Newton, Kirbyville, Merryville, Call, Bon Weir, Trout
Creek, Bivens, Roganville, Junction, Stringtown, Bleakwood, and
Evans.

At 500 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Rosepine to near Kirbyville. Movement was south at 15 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to vegetation and outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... De Ridder, Newton, Kirbyville, Merryville, Call, Bon Weir, Trout Creek, Bivens, Roganville, Junction, Stringtown, Bleakwood, and Evans.

Special Weather Statement issued April 18 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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LCH issues Special Weather Statement [wind: 40 MPH, hail: 0.50 IN] for Beauregard, Vernon [LA] and Northern Jasper, Northern Newton [TX] till 5:30 PM CDT
at Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:01:15 +0000 via IEMbot
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Weather Prediction Center issues Mesoscale Precipitation Discussion #119 concerning HEAVY RAINFALL...FLASH FLOODING POSSIBLE
at Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:45:23 +0000 via IEMbot
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LCH issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 18, 1:34 PM CDT ...New DISCUSSION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER... via IEMbot
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* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to
Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower
Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued April 18 at 1:31PM CDT until April 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Small
Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Small
Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday.

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued April 18 at 1:31PM CDT until April 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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LCH issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 18, 12:26 PM CDT ...New AVIATION... via IEMbot
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* WHAT...For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. For the Small
Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
30 kt and seas 4 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, Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from
20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to
Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday
afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT
Sunday.

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 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, Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* WHAT...For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. For the Small
Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to
30 kt and seas 4 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, Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from
20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to
Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday
afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT
Sunday.

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 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, Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Watch, from late tonight through Sunday afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to
Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower
Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday.

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays and Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Gale Watch issued April 18 at 10:12AM CDT until April 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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LCH issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 18, 7:38 AM CDT ...New AVIATION... via IEMbot
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LAFAYETTE Apr 17
Climate Report:
High: 86
Low: 64
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0" Snow Depth: 0"
at Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:57:47 +0000 via IEMbot
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NEW IBERIA Apr 17
Climate Report:
High: 86
Low: 60
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0"
at Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:57:47 +0000 via IEMbot
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LCH issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 18, 12:26 AM CDT ...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER... via IEMbot
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* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
4 to 6 ft expected.

* WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote
Blanche Bays, Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays, Coastal
waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out
20 NM, and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to
Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday.

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays, Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays, Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM, and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft possible. * WHERE...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 Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Small Craft Advisory issued April 17 at 10:30PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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LCH issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 17, 6:33 PM CDT ...New AVIATION... via IEMbot
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LAFAYETTE Apr 17
Climate Report:
High: 86
Low: 64
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0"
at Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:11:49 +0000 via IEMbot
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ALEXANDRIA Apr 17
Climate Report:
High: 87
Low: 63
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0"
at Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:11:49 +0000 via IEMbot
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LCH issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 17, 12:53 PM CDT ...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER... via IEMbot
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LCH issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 17, 6:29 AM CDT ...New AVIATION... via IEMbot
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ALEXANDRIA Apr 16
Climate Report:
High: 87
Low: 64
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0"
at Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:15:52 +0000 via IEMbot
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BEAUMONT PORT ARTHUR Apr 16
Climate Report:
High: 86
Low: 66
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0"
at Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:15:52 +0000 via IEMbot
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LAKE CHARLES Apr 16
Climate Report:
High: 86
Low: 64
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0"
at Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:15:52 +0000 via IEMbot
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LCH issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 17, 12:11 AM CDT ...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER... via IEMbot
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LCH issues Area Forecast Discussion (AFD) at Apr 16, 6:32 PM CDT ...New AVIATION... via IEMbot
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LCH issues Record Event Report (RER) at Apr 16, 5:23 PM CDT ...RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURE SET AT NEW IBERIA... via IEMbot
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LAKE CHARLES Apr 16
Climate Report:
High: 86
Low: 69
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0"
at Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:25:12 +0000 via IEMbot
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NEW IBERIA Apr 16
Climate Report:
High: 87
Low: 66
Precip: 0.0"
Snow: 0.0"
at Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:25:12 +0000 via IEMbot
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