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Small Craft Advisory

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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; 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

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...Open Gulf waters adjacent to the Upper Texas Coast.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hurricane Isaias will remain well east of our region. However, fringe effects in the form of hazardous seas, gusty Gulf winds, rip currents, and above normal coastal water levels are likely along the Upper Texas Coast. Conditions are expected to worsen tonight into Friday.

Instructions

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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