Marine Weather Statement for Galveston Bay; Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM
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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM... Galveston Bay... At 1109 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near High Island 63, or about...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.
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A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas... Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM... Galveston Bay... At 1109 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located near High Island 63, or about 5 miles south of Rollover Pass, moving north at 15 knots. The strong thunderstorm will be near...extreme East Galveston Bay and Rollover Pass around 1115 AM CDT.
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Marine Weather Statement issued August 10 at 11:11AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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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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