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Gale Watch

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Matagorda 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

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Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Future
Certainty Possible

Details

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America.
* 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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