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Gale Warning
ActiveMatagorda Bay; Galveston Bay
Status
In Progress
Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough bay waters. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough bay waters expected.
* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to subside enough in the bays later this morning for a downgrade to a Small Craft Advisory after 10am. Winds will continue to decrease throughout the day.
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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