FZUS74 KLCH 060900 MWSLCH Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Lake Charles LA 400 AM CDT Fri Sep 6 2024 GMZ435-436-455-475-061000- 400 AM CDT Fri Sep 6 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays... Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA out 20 NM... Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays... Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM... At 400 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Eugene Island 30 to 10 nm northeast of Eugene Island 189, moving northeast at 10 knots. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. LAT...LON 2937 9124 2876 9126 2920 9190 2950 9185 2948 9185 2957 9170 2957 9183 2978 9181 2969 9148 2954 9143 2955 9143 2968 9147 2964 9142 2966 9143 2965 9141 2951 9141 2955 9126 2933 9113 $$ Calhoun