- In force from
- Oct 16, 10:00 AM CDT
- Until
- Oct 17, 1:00 PM CDT
- Issued
- Oct 15, 12:53 PM CDT
- Office
- Houston/Galveston, TX
- Number
- 6 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Expected, Likely
- Where
- Gulf of America waters
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY
- What
- North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 13 ft expected.
- Where
- Portions of Gulf of America.
- When
- From 10 AM Friday to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
- Impacts
- Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
- Additional details
- Trends have indicated a stronger, faster cold front. Additional timing adjustments to the Warning cannot be ruled out, especially for waters west of Freeport.
What to do
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.
Every area 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
Read the platesHow to read a warning FB-STN-001
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