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Gale Warning 1, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

January 10, 2021

NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued this gale warning at Jan 10, 2021, 3:33 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 10, 2021, 3:16 PM CST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 10, 2021, 3:33 AM CST (09:33 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 10, 2021, 3:16 PM CST
Expired
Jan 11, 2021, 3:28 AM CST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

The text

As transmitted.

093 
WHUS74 KHGX 100933
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
333 AM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

GMZ350-355-370-375-101745-
/O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210110T2200Z/
/O.UPG.KHGX.GL.A.0001.210110T2200Z-210111T1000Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.GL.W.0001.210110T2200Z-210111T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to
60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM-
333 AM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM 
  CST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM CST this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ330-335-101745-
/O.EXT.KHGX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210111T1000Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
333 AM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough 
  expected.

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
040 
WHUS74 KHGX 101102
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
502 AM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

GMZ350-355-370-375-102200-
/O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210110T2200Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0001.210110T2200Z-210111T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to
60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM-
502 AM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM 
  CST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM CST this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ330-335-102200-
/O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210111T1000Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
502 AM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  rough.

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
352 
WHUS74 KHGX 101532
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
932 AM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

GMZ350-355-370-375-102345-
/O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210110T2200Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0001.210110T2200Z-210111T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to
60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM-
932 AM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM 
  CST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM CST this 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ330-335-102345-
/O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210111T1000Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
932 AM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  rough.

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
154 
WHUS74 KHGX 102116
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
316 PM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

GMZ350-355-370-375-110530-
/O.CAN.KHGX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210110T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KHGX.GL.W.0001.210110T2116Z-210111T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to
60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM-
316 PM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft expected. For the Small Craft 
  Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. 

* WHEN...Until 4 AM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ330-335-110530-
/O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210111T1000Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
316 PM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  rough.

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Monday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
638 
WHUS74 KHGX 110343
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
943 PM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

GMZ350-355-370-375-111000-
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210111T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to
60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM-
943 PM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 12 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and seas 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM 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.

&&

$$

GMZ330-335-111000-
/O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210111T1000Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
943 PM CST Sun Jan 10 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  rough.

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CST Monday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
435 
WHUS74 KHGX 110928
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
328 AM CST Mon Jan 11 2021

GMZ350-355-370-375-111730-
/O.CAN.KHGX.GL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210111T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KHGX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210111T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to
60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM-
328 AM CST Mon Jan 11 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. 

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

GMZ335-111730-
/O.EXT.KHGX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210111T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.LO.Y.0002.210111T1200Z-210111T2100Z/
Galveston Bay-
328 AM CST Mon Jan 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels
  expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 
  25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and choppy seas.

* WHERE...Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 3 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM CST this 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Below 
  normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating 
  conditions.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due
to below normal water levels.

&&

$$

GMZ330-111500-
/O.EXT.KHGX.SC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210111T1500Z/
Matagorda Bay-
328 AM CST Mon Jan 11 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  rough seas.

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 10, 4:57 AM CSTWinter Weather AdvisoryHGXAustin, Montgomery, Waller19 hr
Jan 10, 4:58 AM CSTWind AdvisoryHGXBrazoria, Galveston, Jackson, Matagorda22 hr
Jan 10, 5:00 AM CSTRip Current StatementHGXBrazoria, Galveston, Matagorda14 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.