Small Craft Advisory for Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM; Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM; Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM +1 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 Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce...
What the bulletin says to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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Small Craft Advisory issued October 17 at 4:53AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Official revision - Alert
Small Craft Advisory issued October 17 at 4:53AM CDT until October 18 at 1:00AM 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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