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Gale Watch
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
Starts
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Future
Certainty
Possible
Details
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts over 40 kt and seas 7 to 13 ft possible.
* WHERE...Galveston Bay, Matagorda Bay, and the adjacent Gulf waters.
* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Timing of the frontal passage is somewhat uncertain. Trends have generally been for a stronger, faster moving front. The Watch or Warning times may need to be adjusted back to Friday morning for the waters west of Freeport as more data becomes available to view.
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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