Gale Watch for Matagorda Bay; Galveston Bay; Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM +3 more
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What you need to know
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- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM, Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM, Galveston Bay, Matagorda Bay, Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM
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What is happening
What: For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and Gulf seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and Gulf seas 8 to 13 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and...
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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and Gulf seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and Gulf seas 8 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Gale Watch issued November 14 at 1:12PM CST until November 16 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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Gale Watch issued November 14 at 5:02AM CST until November 16 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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Gale Watch issued November 14 at 5:02AM CST until November 16 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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Gale Watch issued November 14 at 12:18AM CST until November 16 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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Gale Watch issued November 14 at 12:18AM CST until November 16 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Houston/Galveston TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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