Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Patterson, LA
April 18, 2025 5:27 PM CDT (22:27 UTC) Change Location
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GMZ436 Atchafalaya And East Cote Blanche Bays- 226 Pm Cdt Fri Apr 18 2025
.small craft exercise caution in effect through Sunday morning - .
Tonight - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters choppy.
Saturday - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Bay waters choppy. Patchy fog in the morning.
Saturday night - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy.
Sunday - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Bay waters choppy.
Sunday night - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters choppy.
Monday - South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A chance of showers. A slight chance of Thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of Thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Monday night - Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A slight chance of showers and Thunderstorms.
Tuesday - South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop. A chance of showers. A slight chance of Thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of Thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Tuesday night - Southeast winds around 5 knots. Bay waters smooth.
Wednesday - 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.
Wednesday night - Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters light chop.
winds and waves higher in and near Thunderstorms.
winds and waves higher in and near Thunderstorms.
GMZ400 226 Pm Cdt Fri Apr 18 2025
Synopsis - A tight gradient between high pressure to the east and low pressure over the plains is bringing about a prolonged period of long fetch across the northern gulf. This modest southerly flow will continue to result in elevated seas into early Monday. A small craft advisory will be in effect for all 0 to 60 nm waters from late tonight through early Sunday morning. The next chance of rainfall comes Sunday when a frontal boundary nears the region, with scattered showers and Thunderstorms expected Sunday through Monday.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Patterson, LA

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Eugene Island Click for Map Fri -- 12:10 AM CDT Moonrise Fri -- 06:35 AM CDT Sunrise Fri -- 10:07 AM CDT Moonset Fri -- 11:27 AM CDT 2.10 feet High Tide Fri -- 07:34 PM CDT Sunset Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Eugene Island, Louisiana, Tide feet
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Shell Island Click for Map Fri -- 12:10 AM CDT Moonrise Fri -- 01:03 AM CDT 0.05 feet Low Tide Fri -- 06:35 AM CDT Sunrise Fri -- 10:07 AM CDT Moonset Fri -- 12:46 PM CDT 1.60 feet High Tide Fri -- 07:33 PM CDT Sunset Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Shell Island, Louisiana, Tide feet
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Area Discussion for Lake Charles, LA
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FXUS64 KLCH 181958 AFDLCH
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 258 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025
New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE
KEY MESSAGES
- A Wind Advisory has been issued for Saturday as breezy to gusty winds are expected. Another may be needed Sunday.
- Very warm and humid conditions this Holiday Weekend. Check on the vulnerable groups when outdoors.
- Shower and thunderstorm chances return for Easter Sunday, some storms may be severe. Unsettled weather continues through the week.
SHORT TERM
(Tonight through Sunday night)
Issued at 255 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025
The warmth and moisture are here! All areas are in the 80s this afternoon. Combined with dewpoints in the mid to upper 60s, it feels rather gross out there. Thankfully the breeze is present helping to make things feel a bit less sticky.
No change in the pattern for tomorrow, except developing low to the north will tighten the pressure gradient further, further increasing daytime wind speeds. Thus, a Wind Advisory has been issued for the I-10 corridor Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM. As this frontal system starts its march to the southeast tonight and Saturday, expect winds to remain up well into Sunday. Another Wind Advisory may be needed to cover the Holiday daytime hours.
Beyond a windy Easter, there still remains a severe weather threat. Guidance has slowed further with its timing for strong storm arrival to the region. Showery weather should move in from the northwest throughout the morning. Any showers which can deepen enough may carry a localized wind risk, but generally, the greater threat doesn't appear to manifest until the later afternoon and evening.
Storms along the main front start to congeal together and move in from the west in the mid to late afternoon. Severe parameters support convection with a damaging wind risk. There may be some risk there for hail and an isolated tornado, but these scenarios are less likely with the current forecast expectation.
For those with outdoor plans on Saturday: stay cool and hydrated.
Check on those vulnerable populations while outdoors. Plan to breezy to windy conditions.
Sunday: again, very warm and humid with breezy to windy conditions. Light showers may move in through the morning. A slow moving line of storms is expected to start moving through in the afternoon and evening. Plan accordingly, and if you hear thunder, go ahead and move your plans indoors.
11/Calhoun
LONG TERM
(Monday through next Thursday)
Issued at 255 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025
Widespread showery activity will continue into Monday as the shortterm frontal system sags overhead. A few rumbles of thunder could be in the mix, but generally speaking, there is no expectation of severe weather. Rather, expect periods of rainfall throughout the day.
All forcing aloft washes out by Tuesday morning allowing the boundary to linger near the I-10 corridor into the midweek. With daytime heating, expect another round of showery weather with a few thunderstorms in the mix.
There could be a few periods of more enhanced weather as weak shortwave pulses move overhead Wednesday and Thursday. Combined with deep Gulf moisture, there could be a localized flood risk in areas where heavy rainfall trains.
11
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1234 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025
South winds have been stronger this morning than previous thinking, so prevailing winds have all been increased through the period. Expect elevated southerly flow to prevail through the weekend ahead of a frontal system set to move down into the area Sunday and Monday.
Cloud conditions are set to fall through the forecast period with a drop to MVFR CIGs by this evening, or 00z. Low ceilings are then likely to hang around until there is a break in the overall pattern.
Some light sea fog may move inland this evening but impacts to terminals is not anticipated.
11
MARINE
Issued at 255 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025
A tight gradient between high pressure to the east and low pressure over the Plains is bringing about a prolonged period of long fetch across the northern Gulf. This modest southerly flow will continue to result in elevated seas into early Monday. A Small Craft Advisory will be in effect for all 0 to 60 nm waters from late tonight through early Sunday morning. The next chance of rainfall comes Sunday when a frontal boundary nears the region, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected Sunday through Monday.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
AEX 67 85 68 85 / 0 0 0 30 LCH 70 82 70 83 / 0 0 0 20 LFT 69 83 70 84 / 0 0 0 10 BPT 70 83 71 84 / 0 0 10 40
LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
LA...Wind Advisory from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday for LAZ044-045-055- 073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254.
TX...Wind Advisory from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday for TXZ515-516-615- 616.
GM...Small Craft Advisory from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM CDT Sunday for GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 258 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025
New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE
KEY MESSAGES
- A Wind Advisory has been issued for Saturday as breezy to gusty winds are expected. Another may be needed Sunday.
- Very warm and humid conditions this Holiday Weekend. Check on the vulnerable groups when outdoors.
- Shower and thunderstorm chances return for Easter Sunday, some storms may be severe. Unsettled weather continues through the week.
SHORT TERM
(Tonight through Sunday night)
Issued at 255 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025
The warmth and moisture are here! All areas are in the 80s this afternoon. Combined with dewpoints in the mid to upper 60s, it feels rather gross out there. Thankfully the breeze is present helping to make things feel a bit less sticky.
No change in the pattern for tomorrow, except developing low to the north will tighten the pressure gradient further, further increasing daytime wind speeds. Thus, a Wind Advisory has been issued for the I-10 corridor Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM. As this frontal system starts its march to the southeast tonight and Saturday, expect winds to remain up well into Sunday. Another Wind Advisory may be needed to cover the Holiday daytime hours.
Beyond a windy Easter, there still remains a severe weather threat. Guidance has slowed further with its timing for strong storm arrival to the region. Showery weather should move in from the northwest throughout the morning. Any showers which can deepen enough may carry a localized wind risk, but generally, the greater threat doesn't appear to manifest until the later afternoon and evening.
Storms along the main front start to congeal together and move in from the west in the mid to late afternoon. Severe parameters support convection with a damaging wind risk. There may be some risk there for hail and an isolated tornado, but these scenarios are less likely with the current forecast expectation.
For those with outdoor plans on Saturday: stay cool and hydrated.
Check on those vulnerable populations while outdoors. Plan to breezy to windy conditions.
Sunday: again, very warm and humid with breezy to windy conditions. Light showers may move in through the morning. A slow moving line of storms is expected to start moving through in the afternoon and evening. Plan accordingly, and if you hear thunder, go ahead and move your plans indoors.
11/Calhoun
LONG TERM
(Monday through next Thursday)
Issued at 255 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025
Widespread showery activity will continue into Monday as the shortterm frontal system sags overhead. A few rumbles of thunder could be in the mix, but generally speaking, there is no expectation of severe weather. Rather, expect periods of rainfall throughout the day.
All forcing aloft washes out by Tuesday morning allowing the boundary to linger near the I-10 corridor into the midweek. With daytime heating, expect another round of showery weather with a few thunderstorms in the mix.
There could be a few periods of more enhanced weather as weak shortwave pulses move overhead Wednesday and Thursday. Combined with deep Gulf moisture, there could be a localized flood risk in areas where heavy rainfall trains.
11
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1234 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025
South winds have been stronger this morning than previous thinking, so prevailing winds have all been increased through the period. Expect elevated southerly flow to prevail through the weekend ahead of a frontal system set to move down into the area Sunday and Monday.
Cloud conditions are set to fall through the forecast period with a drop to MVFR CIGs by this evening, or 00z. Low ceilings are then likely to hang around until there is a break in the overall pattern.
Some light sea fog may move inland this evening but impacts to terminals is not anticipated.
11
MARINE
Issued at 255 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025
A tight gradient between high pressure to the east and low pressure over the Plains is bringing about a prolonged period of long fetch across the northern Gulf. This modest southerly flow will continue to result in elevated seas into early Monday. A Small Craft Advisory will be in effect for all 0 to 60 nm waters from late tonight through early Sunday morning. The next chance of rainfall comes Sunday when a frontal boundary nears the region, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected Sunday through Monday.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
AEX 67 85 68 85 / 0 0 0 30 LCH 70 82 70 83 / 0 0 0 20 LFT 69 83 70 84 / 0 0 0 10 BPT 70 83 71 84 / 0 0 10 40
LCH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
LA...Wind Advisory from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday for LAZ044-045-055- 073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254.
TX...Wind Advisory from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Saturday for TXZ515-516-615- 616.
GM...Small Craft Advisory from 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM CDT Sunday for GMZ450-452-455-470-472-475.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
EINL1 | 0 mi | 57 min | SE 16G | 76°F | 70°F | 30.07 | 72°F | |
AMRL1 - 8764227 - Amerada Pass, LA | 6 mi | 57 min | SE 5.1G | 78°F | 70°F | 30.05 | ||
TESL1 - Tesoro Marine Terminal - 8764044 - Berwick, LA | 22 mi | 57 min | SSE 7G | 78°F | 67°F | 30.05 |
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