Gale Watch for Laguna Madre From the Port Of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado; Laguna Madre From The Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM North Of Port Mansfield TX; Laguna Madre From 5 nm North Of Port Mansfield To Baffin Bay TX +4 more
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What you need to know
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- Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield TX out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Port Mansfield TX to the Rio Grande River out 20 NM, Laguna Madre From 5 nm North Of Port Mansfield To Baffin Bay TX, Laguna Madre From The Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM North Of Port Mansfield TX, Laguna Madre From the Port Of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado, Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield TX from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Port Mansfield TX to the Rio Grande River from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
What: North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: All Lower Texas Coastal Waters including the Laguna Madre. When: From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 ft possible. * WHERE...All Lower Texas Coastal Waters including the Laguna Madre. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Gale Watch issued October 14 at 11:15PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Brownsville TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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