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Gale Warning 6, NWS Brownsville, TX

December 10, 2021

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this gale warning at Dec 10, 2021, 8:03 PM CST. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 10:12 AM CST. It was in force for 8 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
Dec 10, 2021, 8:03 PM CST (02:03 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2021, 10:12 AM CST
Expired
Dec 11, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Brownsville, TX

The text

As transmitted.

049 
WHUS74 KBRO 110203
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
803 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

GMZ150-155-111200-
/O.CAN.KBRO.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211211T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0065.211211T1200Z-211211T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBRO.GL.A.0004.211211T1800Z-211212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.GL.W.0006.211211T1800Z-211212T0000Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
803 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt 
  expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio 
  Grande and Baffin Bay from 0 to 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon to 6 PM CST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-111200-
/O.EXP.KBRO.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211211T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0065.211211T1200Z-211211T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBRO.GL.A.0004.211211T1800Z-211212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.GL.W.0006.211211T1800Z-211212T0000Z/
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-
803 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest
  winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Laguna Madre between the Port of Brownsville and 
  Baffin Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon to 6 PM CST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ170-175-111200-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211211T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KBRO.GL.A.0004.211211T1800Z-211212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.GL.W.0006.211211T1800Z-211212T0000Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from
20 to 60 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from
20 to 60 nm-
803 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
  up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio 
  Grande and Baffin Bay from 20 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon to 6 PM CST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
689 
WHUS74 KBRO 110556
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1156 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

GMZ170-175-111400-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211211T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0006.211211T1800Z-211212T0000Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from
20 to 60 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from
20 to 60 nm-
1156 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 25 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio 
  Grande and Baffin Bay from 20 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon to 6 PM CST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-150-155-111400-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0065.211211T1200Z-211211T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0006.211211T1800Z-211212T0000Z/
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-
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
1156 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON CST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM CST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Laguna Madre between the Port of Brownsville and 
  Baffin Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon to 6 PM CST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
286 
WHUS74 KBRO 111219
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
619 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

GMZ130-132-135-150-155-112030-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-211211T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0006.211211T1800Z-211212T0000Z/
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-
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
619 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt expected.
  For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Laguna Madre between the Port of Brownsville and 
  Baffin Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon to 6 PM CST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to noon CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ170-175-112030-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211211T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0006.211211T1800Z-211212T0000Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from
20 to 60 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from
20 to 60 nm-
619 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 6
  to 9 feet expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 
  20 to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio 
  Grande and Baffin Bay from 20 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from noon to 6 PM CST Saturday. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon CST Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
319 
WHUS74 KBRO 111612
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1012 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

GMZ135-155-120000-
/O.CAN.KBRO.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-211211T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.GL.W.0006.211211T1612Z-211212T0000Z/
Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
1012 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...In The Gulf of Mexico, Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to 
  Port Mansfield out 20 nm. In The Laguna Madre, Laguna Madre 
  from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-150-120000-
/O.CAN.KBRO.SC.Y.0065.000000T0000Z-211211T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.GL.W.0006.211211T1700Z-211212T0000Z/
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-
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
1012 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Laguna Madre between the Port of Brownsville and Port 
  Mansfield, and Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio 
  Grande out 20 nm.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

GMZ170-120000-
/O.CAN.KBRO.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211211T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.GL.W.0006.211211T1700Z-211212T0000Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from
20 to 60 nm-
1012 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande 
  extending from 20 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

GMZ175-120000-
/O.CAN.KBRO.SC.Y.0064.000000T0000Z-211211T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.GL.W.0006.211211T1612Z-211212T0000Z/
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from
20 to 60 nm-
1012 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield 
  extending from 20 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
090 
WHUS74 KBRO 112213
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
413 PM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

GMZ130-132-135-120600-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0066.211212T0000Z-211212T0600Z/
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-
413 PM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with 
  gusts up to 35 kt. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 
  15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Laguna Madre between the Port of Brownsville and 
  Baffin Bay.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the Gale Warning, very rough bay
  conditions.  For the Small Craft Advisory, rough on the bay.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-170-175-120615-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211212T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0066.211212T0000Z-211212T1500Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from
20 to 60 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from
20 to 60 nm-
413 PM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 9 feet. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet 
  expected.

* WHERE...Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio Grande and 
  Baffin Bay from 0 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM CST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

53

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 10, 8:03 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryBRO14 hr
Dec 11, 2:49 AM CSTWind AdvisoryBROCameron, Kenedy, Willacy15 hr
Dec 11, 4:13 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryBRO17 hr
Dec 11, 4:44 PM CSTRip Current StatementBROKenedy25 hr

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Sources

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