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Gale Warning 7, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

December 18, 2021

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this gale warning at Dec 18, 2021, 2:37 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 18, 2021, 4:00 PM 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 18, 2021, 2:37 AM CST (08:37 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 18, 2021, 4:00 PM CST
Expired
Dec 19, 2021, 1:53 AM CST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Corpus Christi, TX

The text

As transmitted.

463 
WHUS74 KCRP 180837
MWWCRP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
237 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

GMZ250-255-270-275-181645-
/O.UPG.KCRP.GL.A.0006.211218T2000Z-211219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.GL.W.0007.211218T2200Z-211219T1200Z/
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-
237 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds around 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots 
  and seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* 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...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

GMZ230-235-181645-
/O.UPG.KCRP.GL.A.0006.211218T2000Z-211219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.SC.Y.0082.211218T2200Z-211219T1600Z/
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
237 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to near gale
  force 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...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 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.

&&

$$

TMT
4 follow-up statements
141 
WHUS74 KCRP 180851 CCA
MWWCRP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
251 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

GMZ250-255-270-275-181645-
/O.UPG.KCRP.GL.A.0006.211218T2000Z-211219T1200Z/
/O.COR.KCRP.GL.W.0007.211218T2200Z-211219T1200Z/
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-
251 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM CST
SUNDAY...

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

* 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...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

GMZ230-235-181645-
/O.UPG.KCRP.GL.A.0006.211218T2000Z-211219T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.SC.Y.0082.211218T2200Z-211219T1600Z/
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
251 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to near gale
  force 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...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 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.

&&

$$

TMT
104 
WHUS74 KCRP 181624 AAA
MWWCRP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1024 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

GMZ250-255-270-275-190400-
/O.CON.KCRP.GL.W.0007.211218T2200Z-211219T1200Z/
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-
1024 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 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...From 4 PM this afternoon to 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

GMZ230-235-190400-
/O.CON.KCRP.SC.Y.0082.211218T2200Z-211219T1600Z/
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
1024 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and
  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...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CST 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.

&&

$$
345 
WHUS74 KCRP 190336
MWWCRP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
936 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

GMZ250-255-270-275-191200-
/O.CON.KCRP.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211219T1200Z/
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-
936 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

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

* WHAT...North winds 25 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 6 AM CST 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.

&&

$$

GMZ230-235-191200-
/O.CON.KCRP.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-211219T1600Z/
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
936 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots 
  and 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 10 AM CST 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.

&&

$$
028 
WHUS74 KCRP 190753
MWWCRP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
153 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021

GMZ270-275-191600-
/O.CAN.KCRP.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211219T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KCRP.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-211220T1200Z/
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-
153 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
  seas from 6 to 8 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 6 AM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ250-255-191600-
/O.CAN.KCRP.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211219T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KCRP.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-211219T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-
153 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and
  seas from 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 4 PM CST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ230-235-191600-
/O.EXT.KCRP.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-211219T1800Z/
Bays and Waterways from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas-
Bays and Waterways from Port Aransas to Port O'Connor-
153 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...North winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 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 noon CST today.

* 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.

&&

$$

TMT

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 18, 2:51 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryCRP57 hr
Dec 18, 12:24 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementCRPGoliad36 min
Dec 18, 12:58 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementCRPBee32 min
Dec 18, 2:06 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementCRPSan Patricio24 min
Dec 18, 2:23 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementCRPWebb37 min
Dec 18, 2:31 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCRPSan Patricio44 min
Dec 18, 2:55 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCRPWebb50 min
Dec 18, 3:34 PM CSTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCRPWebb41 min
Dec 18, 3:48 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementCRPAransas27 min
Dec 18, 4:14 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementCRPWebb31 min
Dec 18, 4:39 PM CSTSpecial Weather StatementCRPDuval36 min

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