Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
237 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
GMZ330-335-100445-
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0009.231210T0300Z-231210T1800Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.LO.Y.0006.231210T0900Z-231210T2100Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
237 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and very rough bay waters expected. For the
Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.
* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon
CST Sunday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM CST
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal
water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
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 severe conditions.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
237 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
GMZ350-355-370-375-100445-
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0009.231210T0300Z-231210T1800Z/
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-
237 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8
to 13 ft expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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 severe conditions.
&&
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of Mexico
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
318 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of Mexico
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
GMZ040-100830-
NW Gulf including Stetson Bank-
318 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S to SW winds 10 kt, becoming NW to N 25 to 30 kt
late. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft late.
.SUN...N winds 25 TO 35 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt, shifting to N to NE 10 kt
late. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.MON...Variable winds less than 5 kt, becoming E to SE 10 kt in
the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E to SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 ft or less.
.TUE...E to SE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.WED...E winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.THU...NE to E winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
127 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
GMZ231-232-236-237-250-255-270-275-100330-
/O.CON.KCRP.GL.W.0011.231210T0300Z-231210T1600Z/
Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre-Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays-
Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays-
San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays-
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-
127 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 45 knots
and seas 9 to 14 feet expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gale force winds and high seas will result in
dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or
damaged vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1006 AM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
GMZ130-132-135-150-155-170-175-100015-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0008.231210T0300Z-231210T1600Z/
Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado-
Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM north of Port
Mansfield TX-
Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX-
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from
20 to 60 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from
20 to 60 nm-
1006 AM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 10
to 15 ft on the Gulf waters, Laguna Madre waters Very Rough.
* WHERE...Portions of The Gulf of Mexico and The Laguna Madre.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
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 severe conditions.
&&
$$
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1008 AM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
TXZ451-454-455-100300-
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.231210T0000Z-231211T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0035.231210T0000Z-231211T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1008 AM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1
to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6
PM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 PM CST
this evening through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
128 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
TXZ345-442-443-447-100330-
/O.CON.KCRP.WI.Y.0018.231210T0600Z-231210T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
Including the city of Port Aransas
128 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM
CST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
Calhoun Islands Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
&&
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
315 AM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
TXZ351-354-355-451-454-455-091800-
/O.NEW.KBRO.WI.Y.0017.231210T0600Z-231210T1200Z/
Coastal Kenedy-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Kenedy Island-
Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
Including the cities of Port Mansfield, Port Isabel,
Laguna Vista, South Padre Island, and Boca Chica Beach
315 AM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM CST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron,
Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
&&
$$
Low Water Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
237 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
GMZ330-335-100445-
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0009.231210T0300Z-231210T1800Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.LO.Y.0006.231210T0900Z-231210T2100Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
237 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST SUNDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 40 kt and very rough bay waters expected. For the
Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.
* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon
CST Sunday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 3 AM to 3 PM CST
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal
water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.
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 severe conditions.
Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.
&&
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1008 AM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
TXZ451-454-455-100300-
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.231210T0000Z-231211T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0035.231210T0000Z-231211T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1008 AM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1
to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6
PM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 PM CST
this evening through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
947 AM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
TXZ171>173-183>194-202>209-217>225-228-101600-
Llano-Burnet-Williamson-Val Verde-Edwards-Real-Kerr-Bandera-
Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco-Hays-Travis-Bastrop-Lee-Kinney-Uvalde-
Medina-Bexar-Comal-Guadalupe-Caldwell-Fayette-Maverick-Zavala-
Frio-Atascosa-Wilson-Karnes-Gonzales-De Witt-Lavaca-Dimmit-
947 AM CST Sat Dec 9 2023
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for South-Central Texas..
.DAY ONE...This Afternoon And Tonight.
Very dry air and gusty north winds will support near-critical
fire weather conditions in the southern Edwards Plateau and Rio
Grande Plains this afternoon. A Fire Danger Statement is in effect
between Noon and 7 PM.
Gusty north winds will continue across the area tonight. Be sure
to secure any loose outdoor lawn furniture or holiday decorations
before going to bed this evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.
Widespread freezing low temperatures are forecast on Monday
morning outside of the Rio Grande Plains. Freeze Warnings will
likely be needed across portions of South-Central Texas.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not anticipated.
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