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Gale Warning
ActiveMatagorda Bay; Galveston Bay; 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
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 12 ft.
* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Speeds should slowly diminish in the mid to late morning hours. There is a possibility that the Gale Warning could be replaced with a Small Craft Advisory later this morning, moreso in the bays, but we will monitor trends before doing so.
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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