Gale Warning

Active

Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM; Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM; Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM

Starts Oct 16, 7:00 AM CDT

Ends Oct 17, 1:00 PM CDT

Issued Oct 16, 5:22 AM CDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and seas 8 to 13 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM, Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gale force winds and high seas will result in dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or damaged vessels.

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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