Small Craft Advisory 05/15/2025 04:51 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued May 15 at 6:51AM CDT until May 15 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 15, 2025 - 4:51am
Expires: 
May 15, 2025 - 11:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instruction: 
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Area Description: 
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