The National Weather Service office in Lake Charles, Louisiana issued a Tropical Storm Warning at 4:20 AM CDT on September 1, covering 23 areas along the southwest Louisiana and upper Texas coast. The warning means tropical storm conditions — sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph, along with heavy rain and rough seas — are expected in the warned area, typically within the next 36 hours.
The warning zone includes Sabine Lake and Calcasieu Lake, plus nearshore and offshore waters from the Lower Atchafalaya River in Louisiana westward past Cameron and High Island to Freeport, Texas, extending out to 60 nautical miles in some stretches. That places communities along the Cameron Parish and Calcasieu Parish coastline, as well as the Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Bay approaches, within or near the warned area.
What you might notice
Residents and mariners in the warned areas can expect strengthening winds, building seas, and periods of heavy rain as the storm approaches. Coastal waters will become dangerous for small craft quickly, and low-lying coastal roads may see water rise during high tide. Gusty winds can bring down tree limbs and cause scattered power outages, especially in saturated ground.
Sensible steps right now
First, secure or bring inside anything outdoors that could blow around — patio furniture, trash cans, boats on lifts or trailers. Second, if you live in a low-lying coastal zone or a mobile home, know your evacuation route and follow any instructions from local officials; tropical storms can still push dangerous water ashore. Third, charge phones and devices, keep a flashlight handy, and make sure you have a way to receive weather alerts if power or cell service is interrupted. Mariners should already be in port or heading in — conditions in the offshore waters out to 60 nautical miles will deteriorate first.
Tropical Storm Warnings are updated regularly as the storm’s track and strength change, so check back for the latest advisories through the day. This information comes from the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Lake Charles, Louisiana, part of NOAA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do right now if I'm in the warned area?
Secure loose outdoor items, charge your devices, and review your evacuation plan if you're in a low-lying coastal area or mobile home. Mariners in the warned coastal and offshore waters should return to port immediately.
Which areas are covered by this warning?
Twenty-three areas are included, from the Lower Atchafalaya River in Louisiana west to Freeport, Texas — including Sabine Lake, Calcasieu Lake, and coastal and offshore waters out to 60 nautical miles.
How long will tropical storm conditions last?
A Tropical Storm Warning means conditions of 39 to 73 mph winds are expected within about 36 hours. The exact duration depends on the storm's speed, so monitor NWS Lake Charles updates for timing specific to your location.
Is flooding a concern with this storm?
Yes — heavy rain and elevated water levels along the coast are typical with tropical storms, and low-lying roads near the warned lakes and coastline may flood, especially around high tide. Avoid driving through standing water.
Keep tracking this: the Space Weather Command Center shows live storm levels, aurora visibility and active alerts in plain English, and the Event Database is a searchable log of every alert we’ve tracked – earthquakes, solar flares, CMEs and geomagnetic storms, free to search or download.
Source: National Weather Service (NWS)
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Sky & Solar Conditions at the Time
Moon: Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated), in Taurus.
Notable planetary angles: Jupiter trine Saturn (120°), Mars square Saturn (90°), Mercury sextile Mars (60°).
Concurrent space weather: planetary Kp index 2.0; strongest recent solar flare: nothing notable.
This is a factual snapshot, not a claim of cause and effect – researchers are divided on whether lunar, planetary or solar factors influence seismic or weather activity. It’s included so readers can track the pattern for themselves over time.
