Small Craft Advisory for Galveston Bay
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What you need to know
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- Galveston Bay
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What is happening
What: East winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough bay waters. Impacts: Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Where: Galveston Bay. When: For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM CST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 3 PM...
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...East winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and extremely rough bay waters. * WHERE...Galveston Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 AM CST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 3 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy showers and thunderstorms likely today. Cannot rule out locally higher winds and waterspouts.
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 15 at 11:08AM CST until November 16 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 15 at 5:22AM CST until November 16 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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Small Craft Advisory issued November 14 at 11:04PM CST until November 16 at 3:00PM 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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