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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1050 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

  Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...

  Mermentau River Near Mermentau

  Sabine River Near Deweyville

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM CDT.

&&

LAC001-039-097-040115-
/O.EXT.KLCH.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-250404T0113Z/
/BDCL1.1.ER.250401T0240Z.250402T1130Z.250403T1340Z.UU/
1050 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...No flooding is currently forecast.

* WHERE...Bayou Des Cannes near Eunice.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Minor flooding begins along the bayou with
  a few structures right along the bayou threatened.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 15.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.9 feet Tuesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location        Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Bayou Des Cannes
Eunice          16.0  15.8  Thu 10 am CD 15.0  14.7  14.8


&&

LAT...LON 3057 9240 3056 9235 3019 9256 3022 9260
      3045 9257


$$

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1050 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

  Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...

  Mermentau River Near Mermentau

  Sabine River Near Deweyville

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM CDT.

&&

LAC001-053-113-041600-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0039.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/MRML1.1.ER.000000T0000Z.250403T0815Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Mermentau River near Mermentau.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, A few recreational camps and residences are
  subject to flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 4.9 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:15 AM CDT Thursday was 5.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 4.0 feet Tuesday
    morning.
  - Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Mermentau River
Mermentau      4.0   4.9   Thu 10 am CD 4.9   4.8   4.5


&&

LAT...LON 3024 9255 3019 9254 3004 9260 3004 9276
      3025 9266


$$


Coastal Flood Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
412 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

LAZ073-074-241-252>254-TXZ615-616-031715-
/O.NEW.KLCH.CF.Y.0005.250404T1100Z-250405T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.CF.Y.0004.250403T1100Z-250404T0300Z/
West Cameron-East Cameron-Southern Calcasieu-Lower Vermilion-
Lower Iberia-Lower St. Mary-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange-
412 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal
  flooding expected. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory,
  minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, West Cameron, East Cameron, Southern
  Calcasieu, Lower Vermilion, Lower Iberia and Lower St. Mary
  Parishes. In Texas, Lower Jefferson and Southern Orange
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM CDT
  this evening. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM
  to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional coastal flood advisories will
  likely be needed during periods of high tides through Saturday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
252 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

LAZ058-066>070-076-078-080-082-084-MSZ086>088-032300-
/O.CAN.KLIX.CF.A.0001.250403T2200Z-250405T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KLIX.CF.Y.0006.250403T1200Z-250405T2100Z/
St. John The Baptist-Lower Terrebonne-Lower Lafourche-
Coastal Jefferson Parish-Lower Plaquemines-Lower St. Bernard-
Southeast St. Tammany-Eastern Orleans-Southwestern St. Tammany-
Lower Tangipahoa-Southern Livingston-Southern Hancock-
Southern Harrison-Southern Jackson-
252 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
4 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Louisiana and southern
  Mississippi.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM CDT Saturday during high
  tide cycles.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

Frye


High Surf Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
459 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-031800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250404T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-250407T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
459 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Friday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1113 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

GMZ530-040015-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250404T0300Z/
Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas-
1113 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Maurepas.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1113 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

GMZ532-534-536-538-557-577-040015-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250404T0300Z/
Mississippi Sound-Lake Borgne-Chandeleur Sound-Breton Sound-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out
20 NM-
Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island
Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM-
1113 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1113 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

GMZ550-552-555-570-572-575-040015-
/O.CON.KLIX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250404T1800Z/
Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River
LA out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River
to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM-
Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the
Mississippi River out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya
River LA from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to
Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the
Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm-
1113 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
412 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-470-472-475-031715-
/O.EXT.KLCH.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250405T1200Z/
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-
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-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA from 20 to 60 NM-
412 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 6 to 10 ft.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
314 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

GMZ630>632-031615-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250403T1800Z/
Northern Mobile Bay-Southern Mobile Bay-Mississippi Sound-
314 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  seas 1 to 3 ft.

* WHERE...Northern Mobile Bay, Southern Mobile Bay and
  Mississippi Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mobile AL
314 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

GMZ650-670-031615-
/O.CON.KMOB.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250403T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM-
Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM-
314 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southeast winds near 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
  seas 4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out
  20 NM and Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to
  60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
321 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

LAZ027>033-TXZ180-259-260-032200-
/O.NEW.KLCH.WI.Y.0014.250404T1700Z-250405T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0013.250403T1200Z-250404T0000Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Woodville, Spurger, Holly Springs,
Marksville, Oretta, Bleakwood, Mamou, Roganville, Eunice, Town
Bluff, Lawtell, Kinder, Kirbyville, Newton, Bunkie, Cottonport,
Burkeville, Ville Platte, Effie, Mansura, De Ridder, Oakdale,
Pineville, Reddell, Call, Hillister, Wiergate, Simmesport,
Bundick Lake, Fields, Beaver, Jasper, Mt. Union, Ivanhoe,
Magnolia Springs, Farrsville, Jamestown, Warren, Pickering,
Leesville, St. Landry, Opelousas, Alexandria, Fred, Fort Johnson,
and Slagle
321 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 mph with
  gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory, south
  winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, St. Landry,
  Allen, Beauregard, and Vernon Parishes. In Texas, Northern Jasper,
  Northern Newton, and Tyler Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM
  CDT this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from noon to 7 PM
  CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
321 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

LAZ044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254-TXZ201-261-
262-515-516-615-616-032200-
/O.NEW.KLCH.WI.Y.0014.250404T1200Z-250405T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0013.250403T1200Z-250404T0000Z/
Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-East
Cameron-Northern Calcasieu-Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern
Acadia-Upper Vermilion-Upper Iberia-Upper St. Mary-Southern
Calcasieu-Southern Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Lower
Vermilion-Lower Iberia-Lower St. Mary-Hardin-Southern Jasper-
Southern Newton-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-
Southern Orange-
Including the cities of Intracoastal City, Port Arthur,
Patterson, Orange, Fenton, Maurice, Vidor, Creole, Hayes, Avery
Island, De Quincy, Franklin, Rutherford Beach, Bayou Vista, Buna,
Westlake, Hathaway, Bell City, Cameron, Lumberton, Evadale,
Lafayette, Cade, Kaplan, Crowley, Elton, Gueydan, Berwick, Morse,
Sea Rim State Park, Welsh, Rayne, Vinton, St. Martinville,
Stephensville, Jennings, Breaux Bridge, Sulphur, Johnson Bayou,
Gist, Topsy, Cypremort Point, Meaux, Forked Island, Carlyss,
Burns Point, Nederland, Iota, Bridge City, Grand Chenier, China,
Beaumont, New Iberia, Centerville, Morgan City, Iowa, Silsbee,
Moss Bluff, Church Point, Jeanerette, Mauriceville, Hackberry,
Lake Arthur, Deweyville, Klondike, Sabine Pass, Branch,
Abbeville, Lake Charles, and Grand Lake
321 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts up to 35 mph expected. For the second Wind Advisory,
  southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and
  southeast Texas.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM
  CDT this evening. For the second Wind Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM
  CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Jones


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
459 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-031800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-250404T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-250407T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
459 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Friday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

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