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2025 [KLCH] LAKE_CHARLES Marine Dense Fog (MF) Advisory (Y) Number 18

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Storm Based Warning History

849 
WHUS74 KLCH 301915
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
215 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-311100-
/O.NEW.KLCH.MF.Y.0018.250331T0200Z-250331T1500Z/
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-
215 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to less than 1 NM.

* WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf 
  of America. 

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$
262 
WHUS74 KLCH 310313
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1013 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-311500-
/O.CON.KLCH.MF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250331T1500Z/
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-
1013 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.

* WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf 
  of America. 

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$
163 
WHUS74 KLCH 310643
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
143 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-311445-
/O.CON.KLCH.MF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250331T1500Z/
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-
143 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.

* WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf 
  of America. 

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$
206 
WHUS74 KLCH 311430
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
930 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-311530-
/O.CAN.KLCH.MF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250331T1500Z/
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-
930 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Dense fog has lifted.

$$
Permalink to 202503301915-KLCH-WHUS74-MWWLCH
849 
WHUS74 KLCH 301915
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
215 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-311100-
/O.NEW.KLCH.MF.Y.0018.250331T0200Z-250331T1500Z/
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-
215 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to less than 1 NM.

* WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf 
  of America. 

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503310313-KLCH-WHUS74-MWWLCH
262 
WHUS74 KLCH 310313
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1013 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-311500-
/O.CON.KLCH.MF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250331T1500Z/
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-
1013 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.

* WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf 
  of America. 

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503310643-KLCH-WHUS74-MWWLCH
163 
WHUS74 KLCH 310643
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
143 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-311445-
/O.CON.KLCH.MF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250331T1500Z/
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-
143 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less.

* WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf 
  of America. 

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503311430-KLCH-WHUS74-MWWLCH
206 
WHUS74 KLCH 311430
MWWLCH

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
930 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-311530-
/O.CAN.KLCH.MF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-250331T1500Z/
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-
930 AM CDT Mon Mar 31 2025

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Dense fog has lifted.

$$

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