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Gale Watch 2, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this gale watch at Feb 13, 2021, 2:18 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 15, 2021, 12:00 AM CST. It was in force for .
The area
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The facts
- Issued
- Feb 13, 2021, 2:18 PM CST (20:18 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 15, 2021, 12:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Feb 14, 2021, 3:29 AM CST
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Brownsville, TX
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616 WHUS74 KBRO 132018 MWWBRO URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 218 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 GMZ150-155-170-175-140600- /O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210214T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBRO.GL.A.0002.210215T0600Z-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- 218 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible. * 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ GMZ130-132-135-140600- /O.NEW.KBRO.GL.A.0002.210215T0600Z-210215T2100Z/ Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado- Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM north of Port Mansfield TX- Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX- 218 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado, Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM north of Port Mansfield TX and Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
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762 WHUS74 KBRO 140346 MWWBRO URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 946 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 GMZ150-155-170-175-141200- /O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210214T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.GL.A.0002.210215T0600Z-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- 946 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 7 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible. * 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Gale Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ GMZ130-132-135-141200- /O.CON.KBRO.GL.A.0002.210215T0600Z-210215T2100Z/ Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado- Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM north of Port Mansfield TX- Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX- 946 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX, Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado and Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM north of Port Mansfield TX. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
451 WHUS74 KBRO 140557 MWWBRO URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1157 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 GMZ150-155-170-175-141515- /O.EXP.KBRO.SC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-210214T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.GL.A.0002.210215T0600Z-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- 1157 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 feet possible. * 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...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ GMZ130-132-135-141515- /O.CON.KBRO.GL.A.0002.210215T0600Z-210215T2100Z/ Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado- Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM north of Port Mansfield TX- Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX- 1157 PM CST Sat Feb 13 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt possible. * WHERE...Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX, Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado and Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM north of Port Mansfield TX. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$ Hallman
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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 4:50 AM CST | Wind Chill Advisory | BRO | Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more | 13 hr |
| Feb 13, 4:50 AM CST | Winter Storm Watch | BRO | Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more | 24 hr |
| Feb 13, 2:56 PM CST | Freeze Warning | BRO | Brooks, Jim Hogg, Zapata | 20 hr |
| Feb 13, 3:18 PM CST | Wind Chill Watch | BRO | Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more | 13 hr |
| Feb 13, 3:18 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | BRO | Brooks, Jim Hogg, Zapata | 20 hr |
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