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Gale Warning 2, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

February 14, 2021

NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued this gale warning at Feb 14, 2021, 4:13 AM CST. It took effect at Feb 14, 2021, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 18 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
Feb 14, 2021, 4:13 AM CST (10:13 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 14, 2021, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 15, 2021, 3:00 PM CST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

The text

As transmitted.

603 
WHUS74 KHGX 141013
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
413 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-142200-
/O.EXT.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210215T0300Z/
/O.UPG.KHGX.GL.A.0002.210215T0600Z-210215T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.GL.W.0002.210215T0300Z-210215T2100Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
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-
413 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north northeast winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft.
  Bay waters rough. Freezing spray near the coast Monday.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. 

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 PM 
  CST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM CST this 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
452 
WHUS74 KHGX 141525
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
925 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-152100-
/O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210215T0300Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0002.210215T0300Z-210215T2100Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
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-
925 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, north northeast winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 4 
  to 7 ft. Bay waters rough. Freezing spray near the coast 
  Monday.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 PM 
  CST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM CST this 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
968 
WHUS74 KHGX 142115
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
315 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-152100-
/O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210215T0300Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0002.210215T0300Z-210215T2100Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
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-
315 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 35 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Small 
  Craft Advisory, north northeast winds 20 to 25 kt and seas 4 
  to 7 ft. Bay waters rough. Freezing spray near the coast 
  Monday.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 PM 
  CST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM CST this 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
858 
WHUS74 KHGX 150312
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
912 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-151115-
/O.EXP.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210215T0300Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
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-
912 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM 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.

&&

$$
370 
WHUS74 KHGX 150947
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
347 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-151800-
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
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-
347 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
  offshore and seas 6 to 11 ft. Bay waters very rough. Freezing
  spray.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. 

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$
464 
WHUS74 KHGX 151213
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
613 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

GMZ330-335-152015-
/O.NEW.KHGX.LO.Y.0007.210215T1213Z-210216T1500Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
613 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 25 kt with
  gusts up to 35 kt and very rough. For the Low Water Advisory, 
  abnormally low water levels.

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. 
  For the Low Water Advisory, until 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal 
  water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions.

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.

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

&&

$$

GMZ350-355-370-375-152015-
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
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-
613 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and 
  seas 6 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. 

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$
466 
WHUS74 KHGX 152115
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
315 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

GMZ330-335-160515-
/O.EXP.KHGX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.SC.Y.0016.210215T2115Z-210216T0900Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.LO.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
315 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water 
  levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and rough.

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...For the Low Water Advisory, until 9 AM CST Tuesday. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ350-355-370-375-160515-
/O.EXP.KHGX.GL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.SC.Y.0016.210215T2115Z-210216T0900Z/
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-
315 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. 

* WHEN...Until 3 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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
Feb 14, 5:52 AM CSTWind Chill WarningHGXAustin, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Colorado and 17 more54 hr
Feb 14, 5:55 AM CSTHard Freeze WarningHGXAustin, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Colorado and 17 more54 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.