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Gale Warning 4, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

October 15, 2021

NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued this gale warning at Oct 15, 2021, 10:05 AM CDT. It took effect at Oct 15, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 16 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
Oct 15, 2021, 10:05 AM CDT (15:05 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 15, 2021, 8:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 16, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

The text

As transmitted.

882 
WHUS74 KHGX 151505
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1005 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

GMZ330-335-152315-
/O.NEW.KHGX.GL.W.0004.211016T0100Z-211016T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.LO.Y.0013.211016T0300Z-211017T0900Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
1005 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
CDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM 
  CDT Saturday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to 4 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.
  Much stronger outflowing currents can be expected overnight as
  water levels fall rapidly. 


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.

&&

$$

GMZ350-355-370-375-152315-
/O.NEW.KHGX.GL.W.0004.211016T0100Z-211016T1700Z/
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-
1005 AM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5
  to 8 feet nearshore and 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. 

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon CDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
249 
WHUS74 KHGX 151943
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
243 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

GMZ330-335-160345-
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0004.211016T0100Z-211016T1400Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.LO.Y.0013.211016T0300Z-211017T0900Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
243 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM
CDT SATURDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 4 AM CDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 9 AM 
  CDT Saturday. For the Low Water Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to 4 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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. 
  Much stronger outflowing currents can be expected overnight as 
  water levels fall rapidly.

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.

&&

$$

GMZ350-355-370-375-160345-
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0004.211016T0100Z-211016T1700Z/
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 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  5 to 8 feet nearshore and 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to noon CDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
309 
WHUS74 KHGX 160227
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
927 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

GMZ330-335-161200-
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1400Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.LO.Y.0013.211016T0300Z-211017T0900Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
927 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT SATURDAY...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts
  up to 40 kt and very rough. For the Low Water Advisory, 
  abnormally low water levels expected.

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM CDT Saturday. For the 
  Low Water Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ350-355-370-375-161200-
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1700Z/
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-
927 PM CDT Fri Oct 15 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. 

* WHEN...Until noon CDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
769 
WHUS74 KHGX 160844
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
344 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

GMZ330-335-161700-
/O.CAN.KHGX.LO.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211017T0900Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.LO.Y.0014.211016T1400Z-211017T0900Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
344 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM
CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts
  above gale force. Bay waters rough. For the Low Water Advisory,
  abnormally low water levels expected.

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 AM CDT this morning. For 
  the Low Water Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 4 AM CDT 
  Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ350-355-370-375-161700-
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1700Z/
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-
344 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. 

* WHEN...Until noon CDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$
230 
WHUS74 KHGX 161238
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
738 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

GMZ330-335-162045-
/O.EXT.KHGX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KHGX.LO.Y.0014.211016T1500Z-211017T0900Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
738 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 25 to 30 kt with 
  gusts above gale force. Bay waters rough. For the Low Water 
  Advisory, abnormally low water levels expected.

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For 
  the Low Water Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ350-355-370-375-161700-
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1700Z/
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-
738 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico.

* WHEN...Until noon CDT today.

* 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.

&&

$$
861 
WHUS74 KHGX 161443
MWWHGX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
943 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

GMZ330-335-161800-
/O.EXP.KHGX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1500Z/
/O.CAN.KHGX.LO.Y.0014.211016T1500Z-211017T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.SC.Y.0077.211016T1500Z-211016T1800Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
943 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...LOW WATER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds around 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 
  30 knots and rough bay waters expected.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ350-355-162245-
/O.EXT.KHGX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.SC.Y.0077.211016T1500Z-211017T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
943 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...

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

* 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...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

GMZ370-375-162245-
/O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-211016T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.SC.Y.0077.211016T1700Z-211017T0600Z/
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 AM CDT Sat Oct 16 2021

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 knots with
  gusts up to 40 knots. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds
  20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 7 to 10 feet 
  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...For the Gale Warning, until noon CDT today. For the 
  Small Craft Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 15, 9:56 AM CDTWind AdvisoryHGXBrazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Matagorda27 hr
Oct 15, 10:05 AM CDTLow Water AdvisoryHGX18 hr
Oct 15, 3:22 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXHarris23 min

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Sources

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