Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Lake Arthur, LA
May 20, 2024 4:41 AM CDT (09:41 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 6:14 AM Sunset 8:04 PM Moonrise 4:35 PM Moonset 3:19 AM |
GMZ452 Coastal Waters From Intracoastal City To Cameron La Out 20 Nm- 255 Am Cdt Mon May 20 2024
Today - Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds.
Tonight - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 4 seconds.
Tuesday - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 4 seconds.
Tuesday night - Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Wave detail: southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds.
Wednesday - Southeast winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Wave detail: southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds.
Wednesday night - Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 4 seconds.
Thursday - Southeast winds around 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet.
Thursday night - Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet.
Friday - South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet.
Friday night - South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
GMZ400 255 Am Cdt Mon May 20 2024
Synopsis - Winds and seas are forecast to increase by Tuesday due to the pressure gradient increasing between surface high pressure to the east and low pressure across the plains.
Area Discussion for - Lake Charles, LA
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FXUS64 KLCH 200820 AFDLCH
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 320 AM CDT Mon May 20 2024
New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE
SHORT TERM
(Today through Wednesday night)
Issued at 242 AM CDT Mon May 20 2024
High pressure is over the Atlantic coast this morning which is providing a light onshore flow locally. Aloft a ridge is building in from the southwest. This pattern will remain in place during the short term and provide summer-like temperatures and plentiful humidity while keeping rain chances virtually nil. Winds may slightly increase Tuesday and Wednesday as low pressure moves across the plains.
LONG TERM
(Thursday through Monday)
Issued at 242 AM CDT Mon May 20 2024
The ridge breaks down a bit as a frontal bndry stays well north of the region. However there could be just enough instability/lift for some isolated showers/storms across the area. Similar pattern continues into Friday, with highest POPs well north of the area.
Heading into next weekend and early next week, the pattern remains somewhat zonal across the area. High pressure remains entrenched in central MX. Uncertainty remains as to how far south any frontal bndry can get and shower/storm activity.
Daytime highs in the upper 80s Thursday will gradually warm into the lower and perhaps middle 90s by early next week. These temperatures will also be dependent on any shower/storm activity.
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AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1139 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024
Little change from previous TAF thinking, with just some patchy fog possible mainly at the southern sites late tonight resulting in brief MVFR vsby reductions. Otherwise, VFR is expected to prevail with light to near calm winds tonight becoming S-SE 5-10 KT during the day.
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MARINE
Issued at 242 AM CDT Mon May 20 2024
Light winds and no precip is anticipated today, however low pressure will move into the plains during Tuesday. This will slightly tighten the pressure gradient and increase winds locally through the remainder of the week. Winds are expected to remain below SCA criteria.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
AEX 90 67 89 70 / 0 0 0 0 LCH 88 71 87 74 / 0 0 0 0 LFT 91 72 89 73 / 0 0 0 0 BPT 89 73 88 75 / 0 0 0 0
LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
LA...None.
TX...None.
GM...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 320 AM CDT Mon May 20 2024
New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE
SHORT TERM
(Today through Wednesday night)
Issued at 242 AM CDT Mon May 20 2024
High pressure is over the Atlantic coast this morning which is providing a light onshore flow locally. Aloft a ridge is building in from the southwest. This pattern will remain in place during the short term and provide summer-like temperatures and plentiful humidity while keeping rain chances virtually nil. Winds may slightly increase Tuesday and Wednesday as low pressure moves across the plains.
LONG TERM
(Thursday through Monday)
Issued at 242 AM CDT Mon May 20 2024
The ridge breaks down a bit as a frontal bndry stays well north of the region. However there could be just enough instability/lift for some isolated showers/storms across the area. Similar pattern continues into Friday, with highest POPs well north of the area.
Heading into next weekend and early next week, the pattern remains somewhat zonal across the area. High pressure remains entrenched in central MX. Uncertainty remains as to how far south any frontal bndry can get and shower/storm activity.
Daytime highs in the upper 80s Thursday will gradually warm into the lower and perhaps middle 90s by early next week. These temperatures will also be dependent on any shower/storm activity.
78
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1139 PM CDT Sun May 19 2024
Little change from previous TAF thinking, with just some patchy fog possible mainly at the southern sites late tonight resulting in brief MVFR vsby reductions. Otherwise, VFR is expected to prevail with light to near calm winds tonight becoming S-SE 5-10 KT during the day.
24
MARINE
Issued at 242 AM CDT Mon May 20 2024
Light winds and no precip is anticipated today, however low pressure will move into the plains during Tuesday. This will slightly tighten the pressure gradient and increase winds locally through the remainder of the week. Winds are expected to remain below SCA criteria.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
AEX 90 67 89 70 / 0 0 0 0 LCH 88 71 87 74 / 0 0 0 0 LFT 91 72 89 73 / 0 0 0 0 BPT 89 73 88 75 / 0 0 0 0
LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
LA...None.
TX...None.
GM...None.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
CAPL1 - 8768094 - Calcasieu Pass, LA | 28 mi | 54 min | S 8.9G | 79°F | 81°F | 29.88 | ||
FRWL1 - 8766072 - Fresh Water Canal Locks, LA | 30 mi | 54 min | SE 5.1G | 78°F | 85°F | 29.97 | ||
LCLL1 - 8767816 - Lake Charles, LA | 40 mi | 54 min | 75°F | 86°F | 29.88 | |||
BKTL1 | 41 mi | 54 min | 82°F | |||||
42091 | 47 mi | 76 min | 79°F | 3 ft |
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Airport Reports
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Mermentau River entrance
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Mon -- 02:17 AM CDT 2.52 feet High Tide
Mon -- 04:20 AM CDT Moonset
Mon -- 06:16 AM CDT Sunrise
Mon -- 08:47 AM CDT 1.98 feet Low Tide
Mon -- 11:46 AM CDT 2.18 feet High Tide
Mon -- 05:35 PM CDT Moonrise
Mon -- 08:01 PM CDT Sunset
Mon -- 08:04 PM CDT 0.24 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Mon -- 02:17 AM CDT 2.52 feet High Tide
Mon -- 04:20 AM CDT Moonset
Mon -- 06:16 AM CDT Sunrise
Mon -- 08:47 AM CDT 1.98 feet Low Tide
Mon -- 11:46 AM CDT 2.18 feet High Tide
Mon -- 05:35 PM CDT Moonrise
Mon -- 08:01 PM CDT Sunset
Mon -- 08:04 PM CDT 0.24 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Mermentau River entrance, Louisiana, Tide feet
12 am |
2 |
1 am |
2.3 |
2 am |
2.5 |
3 am |
2.5 |
4 am |
2.4 |
5 am |
2.3 |
6 am |
2.1 |
7 am |
2 |
8 am |
2 |
9 am |
2 |
10 am |
2 |
11 am |
2.1 |
12 pm |
2.2 |
1 pm |
2.1 |
2 pm |
1.9 |
3 pm |
1.6 |
4 pm |
1.2 |
5 pm |
0.9 |
6 pm |
0.5 |
7 pm |
0.3 |
8 pm |
0.2 |
9 pm |
0.3 |
10 pm |
0.6 |
11 pm |
1.1 |
Calcasieu Pass
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Mon -- 02:35 AM CDT 1.77 feet High Tide
Mon -- 04:21 AM CDT Moonset
Mon -- 06:17 AM CDT Sunrise
Mon -- 08:07 AM CDT 0.97 feet Low Tide
Mon -- 01:12 PM CDT 1.62 feet High Tide
Mon -- 05:37 PM CDT Moonrise
Mon -- 08:02 PM CDT Sunset
Mon -- 08:05 PM CDT -0.06 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Mon -- 02:35 AM CDT 1.77 feet High Tide
Mon -- 04:21 AM CDT Moonset
Mon -- 06:17 AM CDT Sunrise
Mon -- 08:07 AM CDT 0.97 feet Low Tide
Mon -- 01:12 PM CDT 1.62 feet High Tide
Mon -- 05:37 PM CDT Moonrise
Mon -- 08:02 PM CDT Sunset
Mon -- 08:05 PM CDT -0.06 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Calcasieu Pass, Lighthouse wharf, Louisiana, Tide feet
12 am |
1.3 |
1 am |
1.6 |
2 am |
1.7 |
3 am |
1.8 |
4 am |
1.6 |
5 am |
1.4 |
6 am |
1.2 |
7 am |
1 |
8 am |
1 |
9 am |
1 |
10 am |
1.2 |
11 am |
1.4 |
12 pm |
1.5 |
1 pm |
1.6 |
2 pm |
1.6 |
3 pm |
1.4 |
4 pm |
1.1 |
5 pm |
0.7 |
6 pm |
0.3 |
7 pm |
0.1 |
8 pm |
-0.1 |
9 pm |
0 |
10 pm |
0.3 |
11 pm |
0.7 |
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