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Gale Warning

Active

Galveston Bay

Status In Progress Started 39 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

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.

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.
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