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Gale Warning 3, NWS Brownsville, TX

February 14, 2021

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this gale warning at Feb 14, 2021, 3:29 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 14, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 14, 2021, 3:29 AM CST (09:29 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 14, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 15, 2021, 3:00 PM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Brownsville, TX

The text

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125 
WHUS74 KBRO 140929
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
329 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

GMZ130-132-135-150-155-170-175-141730-
/O.UPG.KBRO.GL.A.0002.210215T0600Z-210215T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.GL.W.0003.210215T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
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-
329 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of The Gulf of Mexico and The Laguna Madre. 

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
864 
WHUS74 KBRO 141515
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
915 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

GMZ130-132-135-150-155-170-175-142315-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0003.210215T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
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-
915 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet expected.

* WHERE...Portions of The Gulf of Mexico and The Laguna Madre. 

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
320 
WHUS74 KBRO 142159
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
359 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

GMZ130-132-135-150-155-170-175-150100-
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0013.210214T2159Z-210215T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0003.210215T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
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-
359 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 45 kt and seas 9 to 14 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 
  30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of The Gulf of Mexico and The Laguna Madre. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM CST Monday. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
374 
WHUS74 KBRO 150006
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
606 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

GMZ130-132-135-150-155-170-175-150815-
/O.EXP.KBRO.SC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
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-
606 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of The Gulf of Mexico and The Laguna Madre. 

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
604 
WHUS74 KBRO 150343
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
943 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

GMZ130-132-135-150-155-170-175-151145-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
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-
943 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  9 to 14 feet.

* WHERE...Portions of The Gulf of Mexico and The Laguna Madre. 

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
257 
WHUS74 KBRO 150940
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
340 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

GMZ130-132-135-151800-
/O.CAN.KBRO.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0014.210215T0940Z-210215T2100Z/
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-
340 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots. 

* WHERE...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 and Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of 
  Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rough bay waters. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-170-175-151800-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
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-
340 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots.

* WHERE...Waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending 
  from 20 to 60 nm, Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port 
  Mansfield out 20 nm, Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield 
  extending from 20 to 60 nm and Coastal waters from Port 
  Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas 9 to 11 feet nearshore and 10 to 12
  feet offshore.

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.

&&

$$
435 
WHUS74 KBRO 151551
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
Issued by National Weather Service San Juan PR
951 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

GMZ150-155-170-175-152100-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
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-
951 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 
  knots.

* WHERE...Waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending 
  from 20 to 60 nm, Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port 
  Mansfield out 20 nm, Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield 
  extending from 20 to 60 nm and Coastal waters from Port 
  Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas 9 to 11 feet nearshore and 10 to 12
  feet offshore.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-152100-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
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-
951 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 25 knots.

* WHERE...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 and Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of 
  Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rough bay waters.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 13, 6:47 PM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryBROCameron, Kenedy, Willacy11 hr
Feb 14, 3:56 AM CSTWind AdvisoryBROCameron, Kenedy, Willacy23 hr
Feb 14, 4:24 AM CSTWind Chill WarningBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more41 hr
Feb 14, 4:24 AM CSTWinter Storm WarningBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more37 hr
Feb 14, 8:45 AM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more9 hr
Feb 14, 3:59 PM CSTFreeze WarningBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more30 hr
Feb 14, 3:59 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryBRO2 hr
Feb 14, 5:32 PM CSTHard Freeze WarningBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more42 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.