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Gale Warning 4, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

October 15, 2021

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this gale warning at Oct 15, 2021, 10:09 AM CDT. It took effect at Oct 15, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Oct 15, 2021, 10:09 AM CDT (15:09 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 15, 2021, 10:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 16, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Corpus Christi, TX

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029 
WHUS74 KCRP 151509
MWWCRP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1009 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

GMZ270-275-152315-
/O.NEW.KCRP.GL.W.0004.211016T0300Z-211016T1800Z/
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-
1009 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots 
  and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 
  NM and Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 
  20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gale force winds and high seas will result in 
  dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or 
  damaged vessels.


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.

&&

$$

GMZ230-235-250-255-152315-
/O.NEW.KCRP.GL.W.0004.211016T0300Z-211016T1500Z/
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-
1009 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots 
  and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas, 
  Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor, Coastal 
  waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM and Coastal 
  waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gale force winds and high seas will result in 
  dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or 
  damaged vessels.

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.

&&

$$

TE
5 follow-up statements
769 
WHUS74 KCRP 152256 AAA
MWWCRP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
556 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

GMZ270-275-160300-
/O.CON.KCRP.GL.W.0004.211016T0300Z-211016T1800Z/
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-
556 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds around 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots 
  and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel 
  from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas 
  from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gale force winds and high seas will result in 
  dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or 
  damaged vessels.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ230-235-250-255-160300-
/O.CON.KCRP.GL.W.0004.211016T0300Z-211016T1500Z/
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-
556 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and
  seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas, 
  Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor, Coastal 
  waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM 
  and Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gale force winds and high seas will result in 
  dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or 
  damaged vessels.

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.

&&

$$
866 
WHUS74 KCRP 160252
MWWCRP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
952 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

GMZ270-275-161500-
/O.CON.KCRP.GL.W.0004.211016T0300Z-211016T1800Z/
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-
952 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots 
  and seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel 
  from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas 
  from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gale force winds and high seas will result in 
  dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or 
  damaged vessels.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ230-235-250-255-161500-
/O.CON.KCRP.GL.W.0004.211016T0300Z-211016T1500Z/
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-
952 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas, 
  Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor, Coastal 
  waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM 
  and Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gale force winds and high seas will result in 
  dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or 
  damaged vessels.

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.

&&

$$
232 
WHUS74 KCRP 160815
MWWCRP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
315 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

GMZ270-275-161800-
/O.CON.KCRP.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1800Z/
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-
315 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and
  seas 7 to 10 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel 
  from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas 
  from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gale force winds and high seas will result in 
  dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or 
  damaged vessels.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ230-235-250-255-161500-
/O.CON.KCRP.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1500Z/
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-
315 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and
  seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas, 
  Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor, Coastal 
  waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM 
  and Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Gale force winds and high seas will result in 
  dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or 
  damaged vessels.

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.

&&

$$
258 
WHUS74 KCRP 161440
MWWCRP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
940 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

GMZ230-235-161800-
/O.EXP.KCRP.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.SC.Y.0067.211016T1500Z-211016T1800Z/
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
940 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds around 20 knots with occasional gusts up to 
  30 knots and choppy to rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas and 
  Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong to very strong winds and/or increased seas 
  will result in hazardous marine conditions especially for 
  inexperienced mariners with smaller vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ250-255-162100-
/O.EXP.KCRP.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.SC.Y.0067.211016T1500Z-211016T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-
940 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots 
  and seas 5 to 7 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 
  NM and Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship 
  Channel out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong to very strong winds and/or increased seas 
  will result in hazardous marine conditions especially for 
  inexperienced mariners with smaller vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ270-275-162245-
/O.CON.KCRP.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.SC.Y.0067.211016T1800Z-211017T0600Z/
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-
940 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds around 25 knots 
  with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 7 to 9 feet. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 
  knots and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 
  NM and Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 
  20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. 
  For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM 
  CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gale force winds and high seas will result in 
  dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or 
  damaged vessels.

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.

&&

$$

TE
784 
WHUS74 KCRP 161818
MWWCRP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
118 PM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

GMZ270-275-170300-
/O.EXP.KCRP.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211017T0600Z/
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-
118 PM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots 
  and seas 6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel 
  from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas 
  from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong to very strong winds and/or increased seas 
  will result in hazardous marine conditions especially for 
  inexperienced mariners with smaller vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ230-235-161930-
/O.EXP.KCRP.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211016T1800Z/
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
118 PM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds across the bays have decreased to below advisory levels.
Therefore, the Small Craft Advisory has been allowed to expire. A
moderate northerly wind will continue through the afternoon.

$$

GMZ250-255-162100-
/O.CON.KCRP.SC.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211016T2100Z/
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-
118 PM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...North winds around 20 knots and seas 5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship 
  Channel out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port 
  Aransas out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong to very strong winds and/or increased seas 
  will result in hazardous marine conditions especially for 
  inexperienced mariners with smaller vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

TE

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 15, 9:56 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningCRPCalhoun, Goliad, Refugio, Victoria4 days
Oct 15, 10:10 AM CDTWind AdvisoryCRPAransas, Calhoun, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio24 hr
Oct 15, 2:30 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPJim Hogg30 min
Oct 15, 3:50 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPDuval, Jim Wells40 min
Oct 15, 5:01 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPMcMullen44 min

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