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Gale Warning 5, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued this gale warning at Oct 27, 2021, 3:26 PM CDT. It took effect at Oct 28, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 26 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 27, 2021, 3:26 PM CDT (20:26 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 28, 2021, 1:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 29, 2021, 3:28 AM CDT
- In force
- 26 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
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783 WHUS74 KHGX 272026 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 326 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021 GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-280430- /O.EXT.KHGX.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-211028T0600Z/ /O.UPG.KHGX.GL.A.0004.211028T1200Z-211029T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KHGX.GL.W.0005.211028T0600Z-211029T1000Z/ 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- 326 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 5 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM Thursday to 5 AM CDT Friday. * 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. && $$
8 follow-up statements
719 WHUS74 KHGX 280406 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1106 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021 GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-281215- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0079.000000T0000Z-211028T0600Z/ /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0005.211028T0600Z-211029T1000Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 1106 PM CDT Wed Oct 27 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...Small Craft Advisory until 1 AM CDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 AM Thursday to 5 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
664 WHUS74 KHGX 280831 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 331 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-281645- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1000Z/ 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- 331 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Friday. * 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. && $$
575 WHUS74 KHGX 281502 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1002 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-282315- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1000Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 1002 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At least frequent gusts to gale are expected across the warning area. The strongest winds will be beyond 20 nm out from shore this afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
364 WHUS74 KHGX 281656 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1156 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 GMZ330-335-290100- /O.NEW.KHGX.LO.Y.0015.211028T1656Z-211030T0000Z/ /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1000Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 1156 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very rough. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels below 1 foot below mean low low water. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM CDT Friday. For the Low Water Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Friday. * 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. Hazards to navigation with low water, strong outgoing currents and weak incoming currents can be expected. 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. && $$ GMZ350-355-370-375-290100- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 1156 AM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At least frequent gusts to gale are expected across the warning area. The strongest winds will be beyond 20 nm out from shore this afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
722 WHUS74 KHGX 281950 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 250 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 GMZ330-335-290400- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1000Z/ /O.CON.KHGX.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211030T0000Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 250 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and very rough. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels below 1 foot below mean low low water. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM CDT Friday. For the Low Water Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Friday. * 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. Hazards to navigation with low water, strong outgoing currents and weak incoming currents can be expected. 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. && $$ GMZ350-355-370-375-290400- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1000Z/ Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 250 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...Until 5 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At least frequent gusts to gale are expected across the warning area. The strongest winds will be beyond 20 nm out from shore this afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
956 WHUS74 KHGX 290238 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 938 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 GMZ330-335-291000- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1000Z/ /O.CON.KHGX.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211030T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KHGX.SC.Y.0080.211029T1000Z-211030T0000Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 938 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and rough. For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough expected. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM CDT Friday. For the Low Water Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday. * 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. && $$ GMZ350-355-370-375-291000- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1000Z/ /O.NEW.KHGX.SC.Y.0080.211029T1000Z-211030T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 938 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM CDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
161 WHUS74 KHGX 290405 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1105 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 GMZ330-335-291000- /O.CAN.KHGX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1000Z/ /O.EXT.KHGX.SC.Y.0080.211029T0405Z-211030T0000Z/ /O.CON.KHGX.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211030T0000Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 1105 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 20 to 25 knots overnight and slightly choppy to choppy waters becoming rough overnight. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday. * 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... 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. && $$ GMZ350-355-370-375-291000- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1000Z/ /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0080.211029T1000Z-211030T0000Z/ Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 1105 PM CDT Thu Oct 28 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 5 AM CDT Friday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 5 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$
221 WHUS74 KHGX 290828 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 328 AM CDT Fri Oct 29 2021 GMZ350-355-370-375-291630- /O.CAN.KHGX.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211029T1000Z/ /O.EXT.KHGX.SC.Y.0080.211029T0828Z-211030T0000Z/ 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 CDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of Mexico. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ330-335-291630- /O.CON.KHGX.LO.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-211030T0000Z/ /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0080.000000T0000Z-211030T0000Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 328 AM CDT Fri Oct 29 2021 ...LOW WATER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Low Water Advisory, abnormally low water levels. For the Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 20 to 25 knots with rough bay waters. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Below normal water levels will result in hazardous navigating conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. Mariners should navigate shallow waters with extreme caution due to below normal water levels. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 10:39 PM CDT | Rip Current Statement | HGX | Brazoria, Galveston, Matagorda | 21 hr |
| Oct 27, 6:10 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 50 min | |
| Oct 27, 6:44 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Austin, Brazos, Grimes, Madison, Washington | 46 min |
| Oct 27, 6:56 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 34 min | |
| Oct 27, 6:58 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 32 min | |
| Oct 27, 7:23 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 37 min | |
| Oct 27, 7:31 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Austin, Colorado, Grimes, Jackson, Montgomery, Walker and 3 more | 44 min |
| Oct 27, 8:06 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | HGX | Harris, Montgomery | 24 min |
| Oct 27, 8:09 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 66 min | |
| Oct 27, 8:09 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 66 min | |
| Oct 27, 8:16 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | HGX | Harris | 29 min |
| Oct 27, 8:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Brazoria, Fort Bend, Harris, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery and 4 more | 92 min |
| Oct 27, 8:38 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Harris | 37 min |
| Oct 27, 8:48 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | HGX | Harris, Liberty, Montgomery | 27 min |
| Oct 27, 8:55 AM CDT | Tornado Warning | HGX | Harris, Liberty | 35 min |
| Oct 27, 8:57 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 93 min | |
| Oct 27, 9:16 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Harris | 29 min |
| Oct 27, 9:23 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Chambers, Harris, Liberty | 37 min |
| Oct 27, 9:31 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 119 min | |
| Oct 27, 9:52 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Chambers, Galveston | 53 min |
| Oct 27, 9:58 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Chambers, Liberty | 32 min |
| Oct 27, 11:31 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 29 min | |
| Oct 27, 11:51 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 84 min | |
| Oct 27, 3:05 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | HGX | Austin, Brazoria, Brazos, Burleson, Chambers, Colorado and 17 more | 28 hr |
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