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Gale Warning 4, NWS Brownsville, TX
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
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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. && $$
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609 WHUS74 KBRO 311503 MWWBRO URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1003 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 GMZ150-155-312315- /O.CAN.KBRO.MF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210331T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0004.210331T2100Z-210401T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm- 1003 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 10:35 PM CDT | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | BRO | 11 hr | |
| Mar 31, 3:40 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | BRO | 63 hr | |
| Mar 31, 1:38 PM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | BRO | Kenedy | 29 hr |
| Mar 31, 1:38 PM CDT | High Surf Advisory | BRO | Kenedy | 29 hr |
| Mar 31, 5:03 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Hidalgo | 42 min |
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