Alert USA
weather NWS minor Sabine Lake; Calcasieu Lake; Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays; Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays October 16, 2026 at 4:17 AM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 1 PM CDT Saturday.

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

Local conditions in Sabine Lake; Calcasieu Lake; Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays; Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

Verified by Alert USA • NWS

Read full story at NWS Open Alert USA
Shared via Alert USA — emergency & community news, all 50 states + 5 territories.