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
- Applies to
- 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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- Moderate
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- Possible
What is happening
What: North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible. Impacts: Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Portions of Gulf of America. 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 7 to 12 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Timing of the frontal passage is somewhat uncertain. Trends have generally been for a stronger, faster moving front. The Watch or Warning times may need to be adjusted back to Friday morning for the waters west of Freeport as more data becomes available to view.
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- Alert
Gale Watch issued October 14 at 11:56PM CDT until October 17 at 1:00PM CDT 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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