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Gale Warning 6, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

December 11, 2021

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this gale warning at Dec 11, 2021, 2:42 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 11, 2021, 8:40 AM CST. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Dec 11, 2021, 2:42 AM CST (08:42 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 11, 2021, 8:40 AM CST
Expired
Dec 11, 2021, 7:04 PM CST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Corpus Christi, TX

The text

As transmitted.

801 
WHUS74 KCRP 110842
MWWCRP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
242 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

GMZ250-255-270-275-111645-
/O.NEW.KCRP.SC.Y.0080.211211T0842Z-211211T1600Z/
/O.UPG.KCRP.GL.A.0005.211211T1600Z-211212T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.GL.W.0006.211211T1600Z-211212T0200Z/
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-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-
242 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CST
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 knots with 
  gusts up to 40 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with 
  gusts up to 35 knots and seas 5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 
  NM, Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel 
  out 20 NM, 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, from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM 
  CST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM 
  CST 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.

&&

$$

GMZ230-235-111645-
/O.UPG.KCRP.GL.A.0005.211211T1600Z-211212T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.SC.Y.0080.211211T0842Z-211212T0200Z/
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
242 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots 
  and rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
739 
WHUS74 KCRP 111440
MWWCRP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
840 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

GMZ250-255-270-275-112245-
/O.CAN.KCRP.SC.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-211211T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.GL.W.0006.211211T1440Z-211212T0200Z/
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-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-
840 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 knots with
  gusts up to 40 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel 
  from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 
  20 to 60 NM, 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 8 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ230-235-112245-
/O.CON.KCRP.SC.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-211212T0200Z/
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
840 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 34 knots 
  and rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
226 
WHUS74 KCRP 112153
MWWCRP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
353 PM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

GMZ250-255-270-275-120200-
/O.CON.KCRP.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211212T0200Z/
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-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-
353 PM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 knots with 
  gusts up to 40 knots and seas 6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel 
  from 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 
  20 to 60 NM, 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 8 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ230-235-120200-
/O.CON.KCRP.SC.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-211212T0200Z/
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
353 PM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots 
  and rough waters.

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
590 
WHUS74 KCRP 120104
MWWCRP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
704 PM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

GMZ270-275-120500-
/O.CAN.KCRP.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211212T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.SC.Y.0081.211212T0104Z-211212T0800Z/
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-
704 PM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* 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...Until 2 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and 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.

&&

$$

GMZ250-255-120500-
/O.CAN.KCRP.GL.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211212T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.SC.Y.0081.211212T0104Z-211212T0500Z/
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-
704 PM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

* 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 11 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and 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.

&&

$$

GMZ230-235-120215-
/O.CAN.KCRP.SC.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-211212T0200Z/
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
704 PM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

North winds from 15 to 20 knots will continue through mid evening
over the bays. Mariners in small craft should exercise caution.

$$

TMT

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 11, 2:41 AM CSTWind AdvisoryCRPAransas, Calhoun, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio14 hr
Dec 11, 2:42 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryCRP16 hr

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