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Marine Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
615 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026

GMZ330-350-020000-
615 PM CDT Fri May 1 2026

A Marine Weather Statement has been issued for the following areas...
  Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20
  NM...
  Matagorda Bay...

At 614 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from La Ward of Rockport, moving east
at 40 knots.

strong thunderstorms will be near...
  Palacios Bay and Turtle Bay around 625 PM CDT.
  Matagorda Ship Channel around 630 PM CDT.
  Matagorda Island 557 around 650 PM CDT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until these storms pass.

These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30
knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine
warning may eventually be required when these strong thunderstorms
reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for
shore before these strong thunderstorms arrives.

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LAT...LON 2851 9649 2858 9656 2869 9653 2861 9644
      2857 9649 2863 9637 2872 9641 2871 9652
      2879 9641 2863 9636 2874 9628 2878 9614
      2860 9621 2877 9569 2849 9578 2816 9611
      2850 9647 2847 9659

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