Alert archive / Texas / Gale Warnings in 2021
Gale Warning 3, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued this gale warning at Mar 31, 2021, 3:17 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 31, 2021, 3:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 22 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
- Mar 31, 2021, 3:17 AM CDT (08:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 31, 2021, 3:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Apr 1, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
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As transmitted.
541 WHUS74 KHGX 310817 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 317 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 GMZ330-335-350-355-311630- /O.CON.KHGX.MF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210331T1700Z/ /O.UPG.KHGX.GL.A.0003.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KHGX.GL.W.0003.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/ 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- 317 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 nautical mile or less. * WHERE...Portions of the Bays and Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. 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. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ370-375-311630- /O.UPG.KHGX.GL.A.0003.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KHGX.GL.W.0003.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/ Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 317 AM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. * WHERE...Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
6 follow-up statements
819 WHUS74 KHGX 311830 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 130 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-010230- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0003.210331T2000Z-210401T1500Z/ 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- 130 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 nautical mile or less. * WHERE...Portions of the Bays and Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until noon CDT today. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. 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. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$
621 WHUS74 KHGX 312040 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 340 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-010445- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210401T1500Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 340 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast Texas Bays and coastal Gulf of Mexico waters. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
627 WHUS74 KHGX 010237 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 937 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-011500- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210401T1500Z/ 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- 937 PM CDT Wed Mar 31 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Southeast Texas Bays and coastal Gulf of Mexico waters. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 10 AM CDT Thursday. * 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. && $$
019 WHUS74 KHGX 010743 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 243 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 GMZ330-335-011545- /O.CAN.KHGX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210401T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KHGX.SC.Y.0034.210401T0743Z-210401T1800Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 243 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ350-355-370-375-011545- /O.EXT.KHGX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ 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- 243 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Gulf of Mexico nearshore and offshore waters. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT 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. && $$
747 WHUS74 KHGX 011554 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1054 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 GMZ350-355-370-375-011800- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 1054 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds to 30 kt and gusts up to 40 kt with seas 7 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Gulf of Mexico nearshore and offshore waters. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions are beginning to improve over the Gulf waters, but gale winds and/or frequent gusts can be expected through the mid-day hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ GMZ330-335-011800- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 1054 AM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 knots and choppy bay waters. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT 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. && $$
975 WHUS74 KHGX 011829 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 129 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 GMZ350-355-020230- /O.EXP.KHGX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KHGX.SC.Y.0035.210401T1829Z-210402T0300Z/ Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- 129 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM and Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ370-375-020230- /O.EXP.KHGX.GL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KHGX.SC.Y.0035.210401T1829Z-210402T1500Z/ 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- 129 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ330-335-011930- /O.EXP.KHGX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-210401T1800Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 129 PM CDT Thu Apr 1 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 9:23 PM CDT | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | HGX | 15 hr | |
| Mar 31, 5:02 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | HGX | Brazoria, Galveston, Matagorda | 28 hr |
| Mar 31, 7:29 AM CDT | Dense Fog Advisory | HGX | Galveston | 4 hr |
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