| URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1053 AM CDT Tue Oct 28 2025
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-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 1053 AM CDT Tue Oct 28 2025
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM CDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt, rough bay waters, and Gulf seas 6 to 11 ft expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM CDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will move offshore this evening. Strong winds and building seas will occur in the front`s wake, with gale conditions likely tonight through Wednesday night. Winds may decrease Wednesday morning, but are expected to increase again by Wednesday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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. |