Severe Tropical Storm Warning | Effective 09/01/2026 02:20

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Warning issued September 1 at 4:20AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Event: 
Tropical Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 1, 2026 - 2:20am
Expires: 
September 1, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt near the center and seas 4 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf of America. * WHEN... This evening into tomorrow. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Area Description: 
Sabine Lake; Calcasieu Lake; 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; 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
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov