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Gale Warning 4, NWS Brownsville, TX

March 31, 2021

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this gale warning at Mar 31, 2021, 3:40 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 31, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 31, 2021, 3:40 AM CDT (08:40 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 31, 2021, 4:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 1, 2021, 9:55 AM CDT
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Brownsville, TX

The text

As transmitted.

050 
WHUS74 KBRO 310840
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
340 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

GMZ150-155-311645-
/O.CON.KBRO.MF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210331T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBRO.GL.A.0003.210331T2100Z-210401T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.GL.W.0004.210331T2100Z-210401T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
340 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 feet expected. For the 
  Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to less 
  than one mile.

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

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM 
  CDT Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this 
  afternoon.

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

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.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$

GMZ170-175-311645-
/O.UPG.KBRO.GL.A.0003.210331T2100Z-210401T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.GL.W.0004.210331T2100Z-210401T1800Z/
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 CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts from 35 to 40 kt 
  and seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-311645-
/O.CON.KBRO.MF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210331T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0027.210331T2100Z-210401T1800Z/
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 CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
  visibility to less than one mile. For the Small Craft Advisory,
  northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* 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...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this 
  afternoon to 1 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
  visibility will make navigation difficult.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
609 
WHUS74 KBRO 311503
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1003 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

GMZ150-155-312315-
/O.CAN.KBRO.MF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210331T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0004.210331T2100Z-210401T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
1003 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 7 to 11 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-312315-
/O.CAN.KBRO.MF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210331T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0027.210331T2100Z-210401T1800Z/
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-
1003 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to 
  Baffin Bay TX, Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to 
  the Arroyo Colorado and Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado 
  To 5 NM north of Port Mansfield TX.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ170-175-312315-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0004.210331T2100Z-210401T1800Z/
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-
1003 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 7 to 12 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
813 
WHUS74 KBRO 312105
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
405 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

GMZ150-155-170-175-010500-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
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-
405 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 12 feet.

* 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 1 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-010500-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
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-
405 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to 
  Baffin Bay TX, Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to 
  the Arroyo Colorado and Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado 
  To 5 NM north of Port Mansfield TX.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
938 
WHUS74 KBRO 010226
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
926 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

GMZ150-155-170-175-011200-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
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-
926 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 12 feet.

* 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 1 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-011200-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
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-
926 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.

* WHERE...Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to 
  Baffin Bay TX, Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to 
  the Arroyo Colorado and Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado 
  To 5 NM north of Port Mansfield TX.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
187 
WHUS74 KBRO 010910
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
410 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

GMZ150-155-170-175-011715-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
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-
410 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  seas 9 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to the Rio Grande
  extending out 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-011715-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
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-
410 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to Baffin Bay
  TX.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
483 
WHUS74 KBRO 011455
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
955 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

GMZ150-155-170-175-020000-
/O.CAN.KBRO.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/
/O.EXB.KBRO.SC.Y.0027.210401T1500Z-210402T0000Z/
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-
955 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts 30 knots. Seas 8 
  to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...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 and Waters from Baffin Bay to Port 
  Mansfield extending from 20 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Small Craft Advisories may need to be
  extended into the evening hours with seas likely remaining above
  6 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-020000-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-210402T0000Z/
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-
955 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to 
  Baffin Bay TX, Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to 
  the Arroyo Colorado and Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado 
  To 5 NM north of Port Mansfield TX.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

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
Mar 30, 10:35 PM CDTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryBRO11 hr
Mar 31, 3:40 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBRO63 hr
Mar 31, 1:38 PM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBROKenedy29 hr
Mar 31, 1:38 PM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryBROKenedy29 hr
Mar 31, 5:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBROHidalgo42 min

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