Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for New Iberia, LA
April 27, 2024 6:00 AM CDT (11:00 UTC) Change Location
 | Sunrise 6:25 AM Sunset 7:43 PM Moonrise 10:42 PM Moonset 7:43 AM |
GMZ435 Vermilion And West Cote Blanche Bays- 337 Am Cdt Sat Apr 27 2024
.small craft advisory in effect through Sunday evening - .
Today - Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Bay waters rough.
Tonight - Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Bay waters rough.
Sunday - Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Bay waters rough.
Sunday night - Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Bay waters rough.
Monday - South winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy. A chance of showers and Thunderstorms.
Monday night - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Bay waters choppy. A chance of showers and Thunderstorms, mainly in the evening.
Tuesday - Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and Thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Tuesday night - Southeast winds around 10 knots. Bay waters light chop.
Wednesday - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters choppy.
Wednesday night - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters choppy.
winds and waves higher in and near Thunderstorms.
winds and waves higher in and near Thunderstorms.
GMZ400 337 Am Cdt Sat Apr 27 2024
Synopsis - A tight pressure gradient between a series of lows over the southern plains and a surface high off the east coast will allow for a prolonged period of strong and gusty southerly/onshore winds. Sustained winds are likely to be near or above 20 knots through the weekend with gusts over 30 knots. This, along with building seas to as high as 10 feet offshore, will bring about a long duration small craft advisory conditions through the weekend. Showers and Thunderstorms return over coastal waters late Sunday with elevated rain chances continuing into late Tuesday. The onshore winds will decrease early next week as the high weakens off the east coast and no deep surface lows are expected to form over the southern plains.
Area Discussion for - Lake Charles, LA
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 420 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024
New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE
SHORT TERM
(Today through Monday night)
Issued at 313 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024
Breezy and cloudy conditions have continued into the overnight; the deep fetch of onshore flow bringing about dewpoints in the mid 60s to low 70s. We are sitting at 74/70 F here at the office, and even with the breeze, it feels deplorable outdoors.
Expect much of the same today as we saw yesterday, only with slightly warmer temperatures and higher winds. In fact, these higher winds will be the primary talking point in the Day 1 timeframe. Pressure gradient between high over the northeast GoM and a series of low pressures over the Plains states continues to tighten and thus will yield increases in winds today and Sunday.
Sustained winds 15 to 25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH are expected today, primarily along and south of hwy 190. The Wind Advisory for this region continues.
Latest guidance keeps winds along the coastline elevated above Advisory criteria through the overnight, thus the Wind Advisory was extended until at least Sunday morning. A further extension into Sunday may be needed down the line.
The long fetch brought on by winds has caused a building of water along the coastline and into channels. Expect further rises of water during high tide cycles - about 7 to 10 AM currently. A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued along the entire coastline (including Orange/Calcasieu) for the potential of flooding waters today and Sunday.
Rain chances return to northern zones late Sunday into Monday with the eastern edge of upper shortwave trof moving over east Texas. This feature lifts out before widespread convection can move into the CWA
A secondary trof moves directly over south Louisiana on Monday.
Strong tropical moisture flux combined with trof forcing will bring about widespread showers and a few thunderstorms - isolated severe storms possible. Moisture and forcing best align along and north of I-10 where 1 to 3 inches of rain are possible throughout the day Monday. A Marginal Risk of severe weather area-wide and Slight Risk of excessive rainfall for the Lakes Area (Marginal Risk elsewhere) have both been issued by the Storms Prediction Center and Weather Prediction Center, respectively. While we work to discern exact weather hazards Monday, continue to monitor forecast trends to start the next work week.
11/Calhoun
LONG TERM
(Tuesday through Saturday)
Issued at 313 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024
Unsettled weather pattern continues into the middle of next week with continued onshore flow creating warm/muggy days. Southern stream jet will remain situated across the region with several disturbances. Given the moisture/instability in place with the disturbances, daily showers/storms seem increasingly likely each afternoon. Highest POPs remain inland Tuesday/Wednesday, but likely CWA wide will see at least isolated.
Daytime highs are nearly a copy and paste forecast all next week in the middle 80s. Winds remain onshore from the S/SE and occasionally breezy.
By late week, there could be a frontal bndry that approaches the region, but confidence is low. If this were to occur, it could provide another uptick in POPs.
78
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1145 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024
A mix of VFR/MVFR cigs have prevailed through the evening, but recent obs suggest MVFR cigs are becoming more prevalent and should persist through the early Saturday morning. Southeast winds will remain elevated overnight, with the strongest winds expected at BPT/LCH (~15G25KT). Winds will strengthen again to 18-22 KT by mid to late Saturday morning with frequent gusts to 30+ KT by afternoon at BPT/LCH, and between 25 and 30 KT at AEX/LFT/ARA. A tight pressure gradient will maintain strong and gusty winds into Saturday evening. Meanwhile, MVFR cigs should improve to VFR by 16-18Z Saturday, lowering back into MVFR by 00-03Z Sunday at the southern terminals.
24
MARINE
Issued at 313 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024
A tight pressure gradient between a series of lows over the Southern Plains and a surface high off the east coast will allow for a prolonged period of strong and gusty southerly/onshore winds. Sustained winds are likely to be near or above 20 knots through the weekend with gusts over 30 knots. This, along with building seas to as high as 10 feet offshore, will bring about a long duration Small Craft Advisory conditions through the weekend.
Showers and thunderstorms return over coastal waters late Sunday with elevated rain chances continuing into late Tuesday. The onshore winds will decrease early next week as the high weakens off the east coast and no deep surface lows are expected to form over the Southern Plains.
Long fetch combined with high tide will likely bring about high water and coastal flooding conditions along the coastlines and in the channels.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
AEX 86 68 86 67 / 10 0 20 40 LCH 84 72 85 71 / 10 0 20 30 LFT 87 71 87 73 / 0 0 10 20 BPT 84 72 83 71 / 0 10 20 40
LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
LA...Wind Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Sunday for LAZ044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 5 PM CDT this afternoon for LAZ073- 074-241-252>254.
Coastal Flood Advisory from 5 AM to 5 PM CDT Sunday for LAZ073- 074-241-252>254.
TX...Wind Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Sunday for TXZ515-516-615-616.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 5 PM CDT this afternoon for TXZ615- 616.
Coastal Flood Advisory from 5 AM to 5 PM CDT Sunday for TXZ615- 616.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM CDT Sunday for GMZ430-432-435- 436-450-452-455-470-472-475.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 420 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024
New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE
SHORT TERM
(Today through Monday night)
Issued at 313 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024
Breezy and cloudy conditions have continued into the overnight; the deep fetch of onshore flow bringing about dewpoints in the mid 60s to low 70s. We are sitting at 74/70 F here at the office, and even with the breeze, it feels deplorable outdoors.
Expect much of the same today as we saw yesterday, only with slightly warmer temperatures and higher winds. In fact, these higher winds will be the primary talking point in the Day 1 timeframe. Pressure gradient between high over the northeast GoM and a series of low pressures over the Plains states continues to tighten and thus will yield increases in winds today and Sunday.
Sustained winds 15 to 25 MPH with gusts to 35 MPH are expected today, primarily along and south of hwy 190. The Wind Advisory for this region continues.
Latest guidance keeps winds along the coastline elevated above Advisory criteria through the overnight, thus the Wind Advisory was extended until at least Sunday morning. A further extension into Sunday may be needed down the line.
The long fetch brought on by winds has caused a building of water along the coastline and into channels. Expect further rises of water during high tide cycles - about 7 to 10 AM currently. A Coastal Flood Advisory has been issued along the entire coastline (including Orange/Calcasieu) for the potential of flooding waters today and Sunday.
Rain chances return to northern zones late Sunday into Monday with the eastern edge of upper shortwave trof moving over east Texas. This feature lifts out before widespread convection can move into the CWA
A secondary trof moves directly over south Louisiana on Monday.
Strong tropical moisture flux combined with trof forcing will bring about widespread showers and a few thunderstorms - isolated severe storms possible. Moisture and forcing best align along and north of I-10 where 1 to 3 inches of rain are possible throughout the day Monday. A Marginal Risk of severe weather area-wide and Slight Risk of excessive rainfall for the Lakes Area (Marginal Risk elsewhere) have both been issued by the Storms Prediction Center and Weather Prediction Center, respectively. While we work to discern exact weather hazards Monday, continue to monitor forecast trends to start the next work week.
11/Calhoun
LONG TERM
(Tuesday through Saturday)
Issued at 313 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024
Unsettled weather pattern continues into the middle of next week with continued onshore flow creating warm/muggy days. Southern stream jet will remain situated across the region with several disturbances. Given the moisture/instability in place with the disturbances, daily showers/storms seem increasingly likely each afternoon. Highest POPs remain inland Tuesday/Wednesday, but likely CWA wide will see at least isolated.
Daytime highs are nearly a copy and paste forecast all next week in the middle 80s. Winds remain onshore from the S/SE and occasionally breezy.
By late week, there could be a frontal bndry that approaches the region, but confidence is low. If this were to occur, it could provide another uptick in POPs.
78
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1145 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024
A mix of VFR/MVFR cigs have prevailed through the evening, but recent obs suggest MVFR cigs are becoming more prevalent and should persist through the early Saturday morning. Southeast winds will remain elevated overnight, with the strongest winds expected at BPT/LCH (~15G25KT). Winds will strengthen again to 18-22 KT by mid to late Saturday morning with frequent gusts to 30+ KT by afternoon at BPT/LCH, and between 25 and 30 KT at AEX/LFT/ARA. A tight pressure gradient will maintain strong and gusty winds into Saturday evening. Meanwhile, MVFR cigs should improve to VFR by 16-18Z Saturday, lowering back into MVFR by 00-03Z Sunday at the southern terminals.
24
MARINE
Issued at 313 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024
A tight pressure gradient between a series of lows over the Southern Plains and a surface high off the east coast will allow for a prolonged period of strong and gusty southerly/onshore winds. Sustained winds are likely to be near or above 20 knots through the weekend with gusts over 30 knots. This, along with building seas to as high as 10 feet offshore, will bring about a long duration Small Craft Advisory conditions through the weekend.
Showers and thunderstorms return over coastal waters late Sunday with elevated rain chances continuing into late Tuesday. The onshore winds will decrease early next week as the high weakens off the east coast and no deep surface lows are expected to form over the Southern Plains.
Long fetch combined with high tide will likely bring about high water and coastal flooding conditions along the coastlines and in the channels.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
AEX 86 68 86 67 / 10 0 20 40 LCH 84 72 85 71 / 10 0 20 30 LFT 87 71 87 73 / 0 0 10 20 BPT 84 72 83 71 / 0 10 20 40
LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
LA...Wind Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Sunday for LAZ044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 5 PM CDT this afternoon for LAZ073- 074-241-252>254.
Coastal Flood Advisory from 5 AM to 5 PM CDT Sunday for LAZ073- 074-241-252>254.
TX...Wind Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Sunday for TXZ515-516-615-616.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 5 PM CDT this afternoon for TXZ615- 616.
Coastal Flood Advisory from 5 AM to 5 PM CDT Sunday for TXZ615- 616.
GM...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM CDT Sunday for GMZ430-432-435- 436-450-452-455-470-472-475.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| TESL1 - Tesoro Marine Terminal - 8764044 - Berwick, LA | 38 mi | 42 min | ESE 8.9G | 74°F | 69°F | 30.02 | ||
| FRWL1 - 8766072 - Fresh Water Canal Locks, LA | 39 mi | 42 min | E 16G | 75°F | 77°F | 30.04 | ||
| AMRL1 - 8764227 - Amerada Pass, LA | 45 mi | 42 min | ESE 6G | 69°F | 29.99 | |||
| EINL1 | 48 mi | 42 min | ESE 18G | 76°F | 73°F | 29.98 | 73°F |
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Airport Reports
EDIT (hide/show) Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
| KARA ACADIANA RGNL,LA | 5 sm | 39 min | SE 07 | 7 sm | Partly Cloudy | 72°F | 68°F | 88% | 29.97 | |
| KIYA ABBEVILLE CHRIS CRUSTA MEMORIAL,LA | 14 sm | 25 min | SE 09 | 9 sm | Clear | 73°F | 73°F | 100% | 29.95 | |
| KLFT LAFAYETTE RGNL/PAUL FOURNET FIELD,LA | 18 sm | 67 min | var 03 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 72°F | 70°F | 94% | 29.96 |
Weeks Bay
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Sat -- 02:51 AM CDT -0.10 feet Low Tide
Sat -- 06:27 AM CDT Sunrise
Sat -- 08:43 AM CDT Moonset
Sat -- 11:12 AM CDT 1.76 feet High Tide
Sat -- 07:42 PM CDT Sunset
Sat -- 11:41 PM CDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Sat -- 02:51 AM CDT -0.10 feet Low Tide
Sat -- 06:27 AM CDT Sunrise
Sat -- 08:43 AM CDT Moonset
Sat -- 11:12 AM CDT 1.76 feet High Tide
Sat -- 07:42 PM CDT Sunset
Sat -- 11:41 PM CDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Weeks Bay, Vermilion Bay, Louisiana, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 0.4 |
| 1 am |
| 0.1 |
| 2 am |
| -0.1 |
| 3 am |
| -0.1 |
| 4 am |
| -0 |
| 5 am |
| 0.2 |
| 6 am |
| 0.5 |
| 7 am |
| 0.9 |
| 8 am |
| 1.2 |
| 9 am |
| 1.5 |
| 10 am |
| 1.7 |
| 11 am |
| 1.8 |
| 12 pm |
| 1.7 |
| 1 pm |
| 1.7 |
| 2 pm |
| 1.7 |
| 3 pm |
| 1.6 |
| 4 pm |
| 1.6 |
| 5 pm |
| 1.6 |
| 6 pm |
| 1.6 |
| 7 pm |
| 1.5 |
| 8 pm |
| 1.4 |
| 9 pm |
| 1.3 |
| 10 pm |
| 1.1 |
| 11 pm |
| 0.8 |
Cote Blanche Island
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Sat -- 02:35 AM CDT -0.10 feet Low Tide
Sat -- 06:27 AM CDT Sunrise
Sat -- 08:43 AM CDT Moonset
Sat -- 11:47 AM CDT 1.65 feet High Tide
Sat -- 07:41 PM CDT Sunset
Sat -- 11:40 PM CDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Sat -- 02:35 AM CDT -0.10 feet Low Tide
Sat -- 06:27 AM CDT Sunrise
Sat -- 08:43 AM CDT Moonset
Sat -- 11:47 AM CDT 1.65 feet High Tide
Sat -- 07:41 PM CDT Sunset
Sat -- 11:40 PM CDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Cote Blanche Island, West Cote Blanche Bay, Louisiana, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 0.3 |
| 1 am |
| 0.1 |
| 2 am |
| -0.1 |
| 3 am |
| -0.1 |
| 4 am |
| 0 |
| 5 am |
| 0.2 |
| 6 am |
| 0.5 |
| 7 am |
| 0.8 |
| 8 am |
| 1.1 |
| 9 am |
| 1.3 |
| 10 am |
| 1.5 |
| 11 am |
| 1.6 |
| 12 pm |
| 1.6 |
| 1 pm |
| 1.6 |
| 2 pm |
| 1.6 |
| 3 pm |
| 1.5 |
| 4 pm |
| 1.5 |
| 5 pm |
| 1.5 |
| 6 pm |
| 1.5 |
| 7 pm |
| 1.4 |
| 8 pm |
| 1.3 |
| 9 pm |
| 1.2 |
| 10 pm |
| 1 |
| 11 pm |
| 0.8 |
Lake Charles, LA,
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