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Gale Watch
ActiveMatagorda Bay; Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM; Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM
Starts
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Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and Gulf seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and Gulf seas 8 to 13 ft possible.
* WHERE...Matagorda Bay, Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM and Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Thunderstorms are likely on Sunday. Some thunderstorms will be capable of much stronger winds, hail, and waterspouts.
Instructions
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
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