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Gale Warning 3, NWS Brownsville, TX

January 22, 2019

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this gale warning at Jan 22, 2019, 2:39 PM CST. It took effect at Jan 23, 2019, 4:00 AM CST. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 22, 2019, 2:39 PM CST (20:39 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2019, 4:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 23, 2019, 2:25 PM CST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Brownsville, TX

The text

As transmitted.

114 
WHUS74 KBRO 222039
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
239 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

...Hazardous Marine Conditions Expected into Wednesday...

.The approach and passage of a cold front will create strong
winds and rough seas along the Lower Texas Coast through
Wednesday night. Small Craft Advisories and a Gale Warnings are 
in effect.

GMZ170-175-230600-
/O.CAN.KBRO.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-190122T2100Z/
/O.EXA.KBRO.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190123T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KBRO.GL.A.0002.190123T1000Z-190123T2200Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.GL.W.0003.190123T1000Z-190123T2200Z/
Waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from 20 to
60 nm-
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from 20 to
60 nm-
239 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM CST WEDNESDAY...


The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Small
Craft Advisory until 4 AM CST Wednesday. A Gale Warning has also
been issued from 4 AM to 4 PM CST Wednesday. The Gale Watch is no
longer in effect.  

* WINDS...South 20 to 30 knots tonight becoming north at 25 to 30
  knots with gusts exceeding gale force Wednesday morning.
 
* WAVES/SEAS...8 to 11 occasional sea of 13 feet possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-230600-
/O.CON.KBRO.SI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190123T0000Z/
/O.UPG.KBRO.GL.A.0002.190123T1000Z-190123T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.GL.W.0003.190123T1000Z-190123T1800Z/
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-
239 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM to noon CST Wednesday. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...South at 20 to 30 knots today. North 20 to 30 knots with
  frequent gusts exceeding gale force possible by Wednesday 
  morning.

* BAY CONDITIONS...Rough bay waters into this evening and again 
  late tonight through Wednesday morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory for wind means that wind speeds of 20 to
33 knots are expected. Inexperienced mariners...especially those
operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-230600-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190123T1000Z/
/O.UPG.KBRO.GL.A.0002.190123T1000Z-190123T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.GL.W.0003.190123T1000Z-190123T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
239 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Gale
Warning, which is in effect from 4 AM to noon CST Wednesday. The
Gale Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WINDS...South at 20 to 30 knots today. North at 25 to 30 knots 
  with gusts to gale force possible by mid morning Wednesday. 

* WAVES/SEAS...6 to 9 feet through tonight, building to 7 to 10 
  feet on Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

Frye
5 follow-up statements
312 
WHUS74 KBRO 222239 AAA
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
439 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

...Dangerous Marine Conditions The Next 24 To 36 Hours...

.Dangerous marine conditions are expected along the Lower Texas 
Coast from now through Wednesday afternoon due to the approach and
passage of a strong cold front. Mariners are urged to take the 
forecast conditions into account while planning excursions along 
the Lower Texas Coast through the next 24 to 36 hours and should 
consider remaining in port during that time.

GMZ150-155-170-175-231100-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190123T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.GL.W.0003.190123T1000Z-190124T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
Waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from 20 to
60 nm-
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from 20 to
60 nm-
439 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Small
Craft Advisory until 4 AM CST Wednesday. A Gale Warning has also
been issued from 4 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. 

* WINDS...South 20 to 25 knots increasing to north at 30 to 40
  knots late tonight and through Wednesday morning, then
  diminishing to northwest at 20 to 30 knots Wednesday afternoon. 

* SEAS...8 to 10 feet nearshore and 9 to 11 feet offshore,
  building to 9 to 11 feet nearshore and 10 to 12 feet offshore on
  Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-231100-
/O.CON.KBRO.SI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190123T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0003.190123T1000Z-190123T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SI.Y.0004.190123T1800Z-190124T0000Z/
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-
439 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON CST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Small
Craft Advisory for winds, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM
CST Wednesday. 

* WINDS...South at 20 to 25 knots increasing to north at 30 to 40
  knots late tonight and through Wednesday morning, then
  diminishing to northwest at 20 to 25 knots Wednesday afternoon.

* BAY CONDITIONS...Rough to very rough bay waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory for wind means that wind speeds of 20 to
33 knots are expected. Inexperienced mariners...especially those
operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

TOMASELLI
595 
WHUS74 KBRO 230023 AAA
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
623 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

...Dangerous Marine Conditions The Next 24 To 36 Hours...

.Dangerous marine conditions are expected along the Lower Texas
Coast from now through Wednesday afternoon due to the approach
and passage of a strong cold front. Mariners are urged to take
the forecast conditions into account while planning excursions
along the Lower Texas Coast through the next 24 to 36 hours and
should consider remaining in port during that time.

GMZ130-132-135-231100-
/O.EXP.KBRO.SI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-190123T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SI.Y.0005.190123T0023Z-190123T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0003.190123T1000Z-190123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SI.Y.0004.190123T1800Z-190124T0000Z/
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-
623 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO NOON CST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO
6 PM CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Small
Craft Advisory for winds, which is in effect until 8 PM CST this
evening. 

* WINDS...South at 20 to 25 knots increasing to north at 30 to 
  40 knots late tonight and through Wednesday morning, then 
  diminishing to northwest at 20 to 25 knots Wednesday 
  afternoon. 

* BAY CONDITIONS...Rough to very rough bay waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory for wind means that wind speeds of 20 to
33 knots are expected. Inexperienced mariners...especially those
operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-170-175-231100-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190123T1000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0003.190123T1000Z-190124T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
Waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from 20 to
60 nm-
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from 20 to
60 nm-
623 PM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 6 PM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* WINDS...South 20 to 25 knots increasing to north at 30 to 40 
  knots late tonight and through Wednesday morning, then 
  diminishing to northwest at 20 to 30 knots Wednesday 
  afternoon. 

* SEAS...8 to 10 feet nearshore and 9 to 11 feet offshore, 
  building to 9 to 11 feet nearshore and 10 to 12 feet offshore 
  on Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

TOMASELLI
675 
WHUS74 KBRO 230955
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
355 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...Dangerous Marine Conditions expected today...

.Dangerous marine conditions are expected along the Lower Texas
Coast from now through this afternoon due to the approach and 
passage of a strong cold front. Mariners are urged to take the 
forecast conditions into account while planning excursions along 
the Lower Texas Coast today and should consider remaining in port
during that time.

GMZ150-155-170-175-231800-
/O.EXP.KBRO.SC.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-190123T1000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0003.190123T1000Z-190124T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
Waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from 20 to
60 nm-
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from 20 to
60 nm-
355 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WINDS...South 20 to 25 knots shifting to the north and
  increasing to 30 to 40 knots early this morning, then becoming
  northwest and decreasing to 20 to 30 knots this afternoon. 

* SEAS...8 to 10 feet nearshore and 9 to 11 feet offshore,
  building to 9 to 11 feet nearshore and 10 to 12 feet offshore
  today.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-231800-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0003.190123T1000Z-190123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SI.Y.0004.190123T1800Z-190124T0000Z/
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-
355 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON
TODAY TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...South at 20 to 25 knots shifting out of the north and
  increasing to 30 to 40 knots early this morning, then becoming
  northwest and decreasing to 20 to 25 knots this afternoon.

* BAY CONDITIONS...Rough to very rough bay waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

A Small Craft Advisory for wind means that wind speeds of 20 to
33 knots are expected. Inexperienced mariners...especially those
operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$
087 
WHUS74 KBRO 231756
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1156 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...Hazardous Marine Conditions Today...

.Hazardous marine conditions are expected for the coastal waters
of Deep South Texas through this afternoon. Conditions are 
expected to gradually improve by tonight as high pressure begins 
to build into the region. 

GMZ130-132-135-240000-
/O.EXP.KBRO.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190123T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SI.Y.0004.190123T1800Z-190124T0000Z/
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-
1156 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY...


* WINDS...North 20 to 25 knots.

* BAY CONDITIONS...Rough to very rough bay waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for wind means that wind speeds of 20 to
33 knots are expected. Inexperienced mariners...especially those
operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-170-175-240000-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
Waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from 20 to
60 nm-
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from 20 to
60 nm-
1156 AM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 knots with frequent gusts 35 to 40
  knots.
 
* SEAS...7 to 10 feet nearshore and 9 to 12 feet offshore today.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.

&&

$$

Frye
996 
WHUS74 KBRO 232025
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
225 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...Hazardous Marine Conditions This Evening...

.Hazardous marine conditions are expected for the coastal waters
of Deep South Texas through this evening. Conditions are expected
to gradually improve by late tonight as high pressure begins to 
build into the region.

GMZ150-155-170-175-240300-
/O.CAN.KBRO.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-190124T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0006.190123T2025Z-190124T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
Waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from 20 to
60 nm-
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from 20 to
60 nm-
225 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 9 PM CST this evening.
The Gale Warning has been cancelled. 

* WINDS...Northwest 20 to 25 knots

* SEAS...7 to 8 feet nearshore and 9 to 11 feet offshore

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots
are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners...especially those operating smaller
vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-240000-
/O.CON.KBRO.SI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-190124T0000Z/
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-
225 PM CST Wed Jan 23 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM
CST THIS EVENING...

* WINDS...North around 20 knots

* BAY CONDITIONS...Rough

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Small Craft Advisory for wind means that wind speeds of 20 to
33 knots are expected. Inexperienced mariners...especially those
operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.

&&

$$

Frye

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Brownsville, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Jan 22, 11:56 AM CST, 2 hours 43 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 22, 11:56 AM CST, 2 hours 43 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1156 AM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

.DISCUSSION...Updated for latest aviation discussion below.

&&

.AVIATION...VFR conditions expected through the first half of the
cycle. Winds will be the primary story as southerly surface flow
continues to allow gusts up to 45 plus knots through the
afternoon. Breezy conditions will gradually subside with time
overnight as a front moves closer to the valley. Clouds increase
with MVFR ceilings expected by 06z. As the front moves through,
showers will be possible with brief vis/cig reductions...which may
drop close to IFR at times. Gradual improvement expected in
flight categories toward the end of the period.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 1042 AM CST Tue Jan 22 2019/

DISCUSSION...Winds continue to increase across the eastern half
of the CWA late this morning with wind gusts near 44 mph in
McAllen and near 43 mph in Falfurrias so have gone ahead and
expanded the wind advisory to include Hidalgo and Brooks counties
as well as all of Kenedy county.

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 932 AM CST Tue Jan 22 2019/
DISCUSSION...Updated for latest marine discussion below.

MARINE...Winds continue to gust near 35 knots at buoy020 as well
as buoy045 this morning so have upgraded the SCA for the far
offshore waters to a Gale Warning through this afternoon before
the winds diminish slightly. Will likely need to replace the Gale
Warning with a SCA for the rest of the afternoon into tonight even
as the winds begin to diminish this afternoon as seas will remain
high.

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 456 AM CST Tue Jan 22 2019/

SHORT TERM (Now through Wednesday): The next trough has dropped
into the SW US and will deepen as it settles into the Plains through
West Texas and into Northern Mexico today. The pressure gradient
continues to strengthen, allowing stronger southerly winds to kick
up by late this morning and continue into this evening. Model
soundings and early morning VAD wind profiles have consistently
shown 40+ knot winds above 2k feet. With a very warm day and plenty
of mixing expected, have hoisted a Wind Advisory for Cameron and
Willacy counties, extending north along Coastal Kenedy County. Gusty
winds are expected into Hidalgo County, likely less frequent and
generally just under advisory criteria.

A strong cold front sweeps across South Texas toward the Gulf coast
overnight into Wednesday morning. Winds drop off before shifting
northerly and increasing behind the front into Wednesday afternoon.
The best chance of rain occurs with the front, mainly before
sunrise. Model soundings show PWAT values near 1.5 inches across the
northeast with the frontal passage, allowing light to moderate rain
showers across the northern ranchlands dipping south along the
coast. Much of the rest of the CWA will remain dry, continuing fire
weather concerns behind the front as winds pick up mid to late
morning. Ongoing convection with the front is likely the best chance
for any thunder in our CWA with model soundings unfavorable for new
convective development. Have left isolated wording in, keeping it
mainly offshore.

Temperatures today with increased southerly winds should top off a
few degrees warmer than yesterday, into the upper 70s and low 80s,
well above normal for late January. Overnight, near normal lows
return with temperatures falling to the upper 40s and low 50s thanks
to lighter winds. Only slight warming is expected on Wednesday, with
strong northerly flow and increased cloud cover early keeping highs
generally in the mid to upper 50s. Recent model trends have been
warmer with each run, and a few locations far south and west may
reach into the low 60s. Fire weather concerns for Wednesday remain
elevated and will continue to be monitored, especially if stronger
winds stick around and temperatures warm further.

LONG TERM (Wednesday night through Monday): The tale of the long
term and beyond will be an east Pacific mid level ridge positioned
roughly along the western United States, and multiple short wave
troughs plunging south to the east of the ridge and over the western
CONUS, with underlying polar outbreaks. This will tend to keep
temperatures cooler than normal, barely able to warm to near normal
before the next system arrives. Initially, a Wednesday cold front
will leave colder weather over the CWA Wednesday night as high
pressure settles over the region. Overnight low temperatures will be
in the mid to upper 30s for most inland locations, under mostly
clear skies and with light winds. On Thursday, the high pressure
center will shift east toward the lower Mississippi Valley, allowing
a weak return flow to set up. High temps will be in the 60s to near
70. Thursday night and Friday may be a skosh warmer, but the air
mass won't have modified too much. East southeast winds will
strengthen by Saturday, resulting in convergence along the coast and
a chance of rain for the day. Temperatures will again inch a little
higher, with 40s and 50s Friday night and 60s to near 70 on
Saturday. A shortwave trough to the west will edge closer, and may
contribute to overall instability as it coincides with a surface
front where enhanced northeast winds will develop, also partly in
response to a coastal trough of low pressure. The trough will swing
overhead Saturday night into Sunday, helping to nudge the coastal
trough farther away from the area, along with the rain and winds.
Skies should clear through the day Sunday, with high temperatures in
the mid 60s. Conditions should improve further on Monday as the
overhead trough moves east and a dry northwest flow develops aloft.
South winds will pick up on Monday ahead of the next front due
Tuesday morning. The European, GFS, and Canadian showed non-trivial
inter-model temperature anomalies at times, but a blend smoothed out
the extremes. That indicates less certainty, but in this instance
worst case situations would not appear to significantly impact
ongoing hazards.

MARINE:
Now through Wednesday: Pressure gradient continues to strengthen
today as low pressure deepens across the Plains and West Texas.
Small Craft Advisory conditions persist across all coastal waters
into this evening with strong southerly winds picking up this
morning. A strong cold front on Wednesday morning shifts winds out
of the north and increases them to gale force. A Gale Watch is in
effect across all coastal waters Wednesday morning, and across
offshore Gulf of Mexico waters into Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday night through Saturday night: Fresh north winds and high
seas will linger Wednesday night in the wake of a cold front and as
high pressure settles over the lower Texas coast. Winds and seas
will decrease to below small craft advisory conditions by Thursday,
and will then remain more modest through Friday night. Onshore winds
will strengthen on Saturday as high pressure centered over the lower
Mississippi Valley presses south over the Gulf and tightens the
gradient. Winds will also back to east and then northeast by
Saturday night.

FIRE WEATHER...Elevated fire weather concerns continue for
Wednesday behind the cold front arriving through the mid morning
hours. Dewpoints behind the front dip into the low 20s and possibly
upper teens by early Wednesday afternoon. The strongest winds occur
late Wednesday morning into early Wednesday afternoon, favoring
eastern locations. North and eastern locations may see a quick
round of light to moderate rainfall along the front, otherwise,
most locations will remain dry. Conditions will continue to be
monitored and a Red Flag Warning may be needed.

&&

.BRO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Wind Advisory until 4 PM CST this afternoon for TXZ250-251-
     253>257-351-353.

GM...Gale Watch from late tonight through Wednesday morning for
     GMZ130-132-135-150-155.

     Small Craft Advisory for winds until 6 PM CST this evening for
     GMZ130-132-135.

     Gale Watch from late tonight through Wednesday afternoon for
     GMZ170-175.

     Gale Warning until 3 PM CST this afternoon for GMZ170-175.

     Small Craft Advisory until 4 AM CST Wednesday for GMZ150-155.

&&

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Aviation Update...Castillo/Frye
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 22, 10:36 AM CST, 4 hours 3 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1036 AM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

TXZ248>257-351-353-231645-
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-
Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-
Coastal Kenedy-Northern Hidalgo-
1036 AM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Deep South
Texas.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A high risk of life threatening rip currents is possible at the
beaches of South Padre Island and at Boca Chica Beach today and
tonight.

A Wind Advisory is now in effect for Kenedy, Willacy, Cameron,
Hidalgo and Brooks counties until 4 PM this afternoon.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

An elevated risk of rip currents is possible at the beaches of
South Padre Island and at Boca Chica Beach Wednesday and again on
Sunday.

An elevated threat for erratic fire behavior or wildfire growth is
possible Wednesday due to moderate to strong northerly winds and
low relative humidity values behind a cold front. A Red Flag
Warning may be needed for portions of Deep South Texas.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

GMZ130-132-135-150-155-170-175-231645-
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-
Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
Waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from 20 to
60 nm-
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from 20 to
60 nm-
1036 AM CST Tue Jan 22 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of The Gulf of
Mexico and The Laguna Madre.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Small Craft Advisory for Winds is in effect for the Laguna Madre
until 6 PM today.

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for Gulf of Mexico waters out
20 nautical miles until 4 AM tonight.

A Gale Warning is in effect for Gulf of Mexico waters from 20 to
60 nautical miles until 3 PM today. Small craft advisories will be
needed for the far offshore waters through the rest of the
afternoon through tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

A Gale Watch is in effect for the Laguna Madre and nearshore Gulf
of Mexico waters out 20 nautical miles from 4 AM Wednesday until
12 PM Wednesday.

A Gale Watch is in effect for offshore Gulf of Mexico waters 20 to
60 nautical miles out from 4 AM Wednesday until 4 PM Wednesday.

A Small Craft Advisory may be needed for all or portions of the
lower Texas coastal waters on Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

Castillo

The office that day

Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 22, 3:26 AM CSTWind AdvisoryBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Willacy15 hr
Jan 22, 3:47 AM CSTGale WatchBRO11 hr
Jan 22, 9:13 AM CSTGale WarningBRO5 hr
Jan 22, 4:39 PM CSTSmall Craft Advisory for WindsBRO25 hr

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Gale Warnings in Texas, 2019Every gale warning in 2019

Sources

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