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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Brownsville, TX

April 13, 2019

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this small craft advisory at Apr 13, 2019, 3:55 AM CDT. It took effect at Apr 13, 2019, 4:18 PM CDT. It was in force for 21 hr.

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The facts

Issued
Apr 13, 2019, 3:55 AM CDT (08:55 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 13, 2019, 4:18 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 14, 2019, 1:00 PM CDT
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Brownsville, TX

The text

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883 
WHUS74 KBRO 130855
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
355 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...Strong northwest winds to develop across the coastal waters
tonight...

.Dense fog continues across portions of the Laguna Madre and 
nearshore waters this morning. A weak cold front will move 
offshore the lower Texas coast this evening. Strong northwest 
winds will develop across the lower Texas coastal waters in the
wake of the front tonight.

GMZ130-132-135-131700-
/O.CON.KBRO.MF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-190413T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SI.Y.0016.190414T0300Z-190414T1200Z/
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 CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Small
Craft Advisory for winds, which is in effect from 10 PM this
evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots tonight. 

* Visibility...one mile or less this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one mile. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these 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.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-131700-
/O.CON.KBRO.MF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-190413T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.190414T0300Z-190414T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
355 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to
7 AM CDT Sunday. 

* WINDS...Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots tonight becoming 20 to 
  30 knots late tonight.

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas building to 4 to 6 feet tonight.

* Visibility...one mile or less this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be
reduced to less than one mile. Inexperienced mariners...
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these 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.

&&

$$

GMZ170-175-131700-
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.190414T0300Z-190414T1200Z/
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 CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT SUNDAY...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to
7 AM CDT Sunday. 

* WINDS...West winds 20 to 25 knots tonight becoming northwest 20
  to 30 knots late tonight. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas building to 5 to 8 feet tonight.

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.

&&

$$

Castillo
7 follow-up statements
343 
WHUS74 KBRO 131457
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
957 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...Strong northwest winds to develop across the coastal waters
tonight...

.A cold front will move offshore the lower Texas coast this 
evening. Strong northwest winds will develop across the lower 
Texas coastal waters in the wake of the front tonight.

GMZ130-132-135-140000-
/O.EXP.KBRO.MF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-190413T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SI.Y.0016.190414T0300Z-190414T1200Z/
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-
957 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM
THIS EVENING TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...


* WINDS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots tonight.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-140000-
/O.EXP.KBRO.MF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-190413T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.190414T0300Z-190414T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
957 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots tonight becoming 20 to  
30 knots late tonight.

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas building to 4 to 6 feet tonight.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ170-175-140000-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.190414T0300Z-190414T1200Z/
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-
957 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...West winds 20 to 25 knots tonight becoming northwest 
  20 to 30 knots late tonight. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas building to 5 to 8 feet tonight.

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.

&&

$$

Frye
853 
WHUS74 KBRO 131953
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
253 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...Strong northwest winds to develop across the coastal waters
tonight...

.A cold front is moving offshore the lower Texas coast this 
afternoon. Strong northwest winds will develop across the lower 
Texas coastal waters in the wake of the front tonight.

GMZ130-132-135-140600-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SI.Y.0016.190414T0300Z-190414T1800Z/
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-
253 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots tonight.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-170-175-140600-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.190414T0300Z-190414T1800Z/
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-
253 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...West winds 20 to 25 knots tonight becoming northwest 
  20 to 30 knots late tonight. 

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas building to 5 to 8 feet tonight.

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.

&&

$$

Frye
645 
WHUS74 KBRO 132118
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
418 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...Strong northwest winds beginning to increase across the 
coastal waters this afternoon...

.A cold front is moving offshore the lower Texas coast this
afternoon. Northwest winds are beginning to increase and will 
continue to strengthen overnight in the wake of the front.

GMZ130-132-135-140530-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SI.Y.0016.190413T2118Z-190414T1800Z/
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-
418 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots some gusts to 30 knots.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-170-175-140530-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.190413T2118Z-190414T1800Z/
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-
418 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...West winds 20 to 25 knots tonight becoming northwest 20
  to 30 knots late tonight. Few gusts to gale force possible.

* WAVES/SEAS...Seas building to 5 to 8 feet tonight.

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.

&&

$$
033 
WHUS74 KBRO 140308
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1008 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...Marine Conditons Remain Marginally Adverse Tonight...

.A secondary cold front moves offshore later tonight allowing for
winds to strengthen overnight. Gradual building seas are 
expected. 

GMZ130-132-135-141200-
/O.CON.KBRO.SI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-190414T1800Z/
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-
1008 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM
CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...Northwest winds 15 to 25 knots occasional higher gusts.
 
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.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-170-175-141200-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-190414T1800Z/
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-
1008 PM CDT Sat Apr 13 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WINDS...West winds 20 to 25 knots occasional higher gusts.
 
* WAVES/SEAS...Seas building to 5 to 8 feet tonight.

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.

&&

$$
932 
WHUS74 KBRO 140933
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
433 AM CDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...Adverse Marine Conditions Continue through this Morning...

.A secondary cold front moved through the coastal waters last
night, increasing winds and build seas across the Western Gulf of
Mexico. High pressure will settle in this afternoon, improving
conditions late this morning through the afternoon.

GMZ130-132-135-141500-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-190414T1500Z/
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-
433 AM CDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THIS MORNING...

* WINDS...North winds around 20 knots.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-170-175-141800-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-190414T1800Z/
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-
433 AM CDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...North winds 20 to 25 knots.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 to 7 feet nearshore. 6 to 8 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.

&&

$$
001 
WHUS74 KBRO 141515
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1015 AM CDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...Adverse Marine Conditions Continue through Midday...

.A secondary cold front moved through the coastal waters last
night, increasing winds and build seas across the Western Gulf of
Mexico. High pressure will settle in this afternoon, improving
conditions late this morning through the afternoon.

GMZ130-132-135-141800-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-190414T1800Z/
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-
1015 AM CDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
THIS AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...North winds 20 to 25 knots.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-170-175-141800-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-190414T1800Z/
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-
1015 AM CDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WINDS...North winds 20 to 25 knots.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 to 7 feet nearshore. 6 to 8 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.

&&

$$
894 
WHUS74 KBRO 141818
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
118 PM CDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...Adverse Gulf Conditions Persist This Afternoon...

.A broad area of high pressure spreading over the western Gulf of
Mexico will maintain strong northerly surface winds and elevated
Gulf swells this afternoon. 

GMZ150-155-170-175-142300-
/O.EXP.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-190414T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0022.190414T1818Z-190414T2300Z/
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-
118 PM CDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Small
Craft Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM CDT this evening. 

* WINDS...North winds 20 to 25 knots.

* WAVES/SEAS...5 to 7 feet nearshore. 6 to 8 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.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-141930-
/O.EXP.KBRO.SI.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-190414T1800Z/
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-
118 PM CDT Sun Apr 14 2019

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR WINDS HAS EXPIRED...

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 12, 9:16 PM CDTWind AdvisoryBROJim Hogg, Starr, Zapata21 hr
Apr 13, 3:55 AM CDTSmall Craft Advisory for WindsBRO33 hr
Apr 13, 11:43 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBROBrooks, Jim Hogg, Starr, Zapata92 min

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