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Small Craft Advisory 53, NWS Brownsville, TX

October 12, 2021

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this small craft advisory at Oct 12, 2021, 3:24 AM CDT. It took effect at Oct 12, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 43 hr.

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Issued
Oct 12, 2021, 3:24 AM CDT (08:24 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 12, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 14, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
43 hr
Issued by
NWS Brownsville, TX

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723 
WHUS74 KBRO 120824
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
324 AM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021

GMZ130-132-135-150-155-121630-
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.211012T1700Z-211013T0300Z/
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-
324 AM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 10 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 kts. 

* WHERE...In The Gulf of Mexico, Coastal waters from Port 
  Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm and Coastal waters from 
  Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm. In The Laguna Madre, 
  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 noon today to 10 PM CDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gulf seas are expected to build tonight and
  additional Small Craft Advisories may be needed for Gulf of
  Mexico waters for seas of 5 to 7 feet. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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874 
WHUS74 KBRO 121415
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
915 AM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021

GMZ130-132-135-150-155-122200-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.211012T1700Z-211013T0300Z/
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-
915 AM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 kts.

* WHERE...In The Gulf of Mexico, Coastal waters from Port 
  Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm and Coastal waters from 
  Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm. In the Laguna Madre, 
  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 noon today to 10 PM CDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gulf seas are expected to build tonight 
  and additional Small Craft Advisories may be needed for Gulf 
  of Mexico waters for seas of 5 to 7 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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976 
WHUS74 KBRO 122110
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
410 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021

GMZ130-132-135-150-155-130300-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-211013T0300Z/
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-
410 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...In The Gulf of Mexico, Coastal waters from Baffin Bay 
  to Port Mansfield out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Port 
  Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm. In The Laguna Madre, 
  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 10 PM CDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gulf seas will continue to build between 5
  to 7 feet into Wednesday morning. Small Craft Advisories may
  need to be extended through the day on Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

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445 
WHUS74 KBRO 130250
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
950 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021

GMZ130-132-135-130400-
/O.EXP.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-211013T0300Z/
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-
950 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have decrease below Small Craft Advisory criteria across the
Laguna Madre. However, occasional wind gusts may approach or 
exceed 21 knots tonight and into Wednesday morning. Mariners 
operating small craft should exercise caution. 

$$

GMZ170-175-131100-
/O.EXB.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.211013T0300Z-211014T1200Z/
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-
950 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally higher, 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...Until 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-131100-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-211014T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
950 PM CDT Tue Oct 12 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 4 to 7 feet.

* 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...Until 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

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198 
WHUS74 KBRO 130901
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
401 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

GMZ130-132-135-131715-
/O.EXB.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.211013T1600Z-211014T0100Z/
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-
401 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt. 

* 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 11 AM this morning to 8 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.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-170-175-131715-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-211014T1200Z/
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-
401 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet, 
  occasionally higher, 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...Until 7 AM 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.

&&

$$
887 
WHUS74 KBRO 131452
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
952 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

GMZ150-155-170-175-132300-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-211014T1200Z/
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-
952 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  seas 5 to 7 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 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ130-132-135-132300-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.211013T1600Z-211014T0100Z/
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-
952 AM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 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...Until 8 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.

&&

$$
186 
WHUS74 KBRO 132115
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
415 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

GMZ130-132-135-140100-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-211014T0100Z/
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-
415 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 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...Until 8 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.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-170-175-140515-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-211014T1200Z/
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-
415 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 5 to 7 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 7 AM 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.

&&

$$
113 
WHUS74 KBRO 140103
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
803 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

GMZ130-132-135-140215-
/O.EXP.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-211014T0100Z/
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 CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The southeast winds over the Laguna Madre are decreasing steadily
this evening. However, some choppy bay waters may linger on
through the rest of tonight. 

$$

GMZ150-155-170-175-140915-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-211014T1200Z/
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-
803 PM CDT Wed Oct 13 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 5 to 7 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 7 AM 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.

&&

$$
499 
WHUS74 KBRO 140909
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
409 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

GMZ150-155-170-175-141200-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-211014T1200Z/
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-
409 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds around 20 kt and seas 5 to 7 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 7 AM 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.

&&

$$
652 
WHUS74 KBRO 141211
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
711 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

GMZ150-155-170-175-141315-
/O.EXP.KBRO.SC.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-211014T1200Z/
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-
711 AM CDT Thu Oct 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds and seas have fallen below advisory criteria, so the Small
Craft Advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

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