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Gale Warning 7, NWS Brownsville, TX

December 18, 2021

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this gale warning at Dec 18, 2021, 3:40 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 18, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 7 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 18, 2021, 3:40 AM CST (09:40 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 18, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 19, 2021, 1:02 AM CST
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Brownsville, TX

The text

As transmitted.

987 
WHUS74 KBRO 180940
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
340 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

GMZ150-155-170-175-190600-
/O.UPG.KBRO.GL.A.0005.211218T2000Z-211219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.GL.W.0007.211219T0000Z-211219T1200Z/
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-
340 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 34 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 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.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-190600-
/O.UPG.KBRO.GL.A.0005.211218T2000Z-211219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0067.211219T0000Z-211219T1200Z/
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 Sat Dec 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...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...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
347 
WHUS74 KBRO 182019
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
219 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

GMZ150-155-170-175-190615-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0007.211219T0000Z-211219T1200Z/
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-
219 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 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.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-190615-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0067.211219T0000Z-211219T1200Z/
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-
219 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...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...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
418 
WHUS74 KBRO 190348
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
948 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

GMZ150-155-170-175-191200-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211219T1200Z/
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-
948 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-191200-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211219T1200Z/
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-
948 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
207 
WHUS74 KBRO 190702
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
102 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021

GMZ150-155-170-175-200000-
/O.CAN.KBRO.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211219T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KBRO.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211220T1200Z/
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-
102 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to
  9 feet.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-200000-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211220T0000Z/
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-
102 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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
Dec 18, 1:31 AM CSTRip Current StatementBROKenedy67 hr
Dec 18, 3:40 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryBRO56 hr
Dec 18, 5:00 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementBROBrooks30 min
Dec 18, 5:36 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementBROHidalgo39 min
Dec 18, 5:52 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementBROCameron38 min
Dec 18, 5:55 PM CSTSpecial Marine WarningBRO65 min

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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.