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Gale Warning 7, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued this gale warning at Dec 18, 2021, 3:33 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 18, 2021, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 9 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
- Dec 18, 2021, 3:33 AM CST (09:33 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 18, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 19, 2021, 3:26 AM CST
- In force
- 9 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
The text
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530 WHUS74 KHGX 180933 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 333 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 GMZ355-181745- /O.CON.KHGX.MF.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-211218T1600Z/ /O.UPG.KHGX.GL.A.0006.211218T2000Z-211219T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KHGX.GL.W.0007.211219T0000Z-211219T1600Z/ Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- 333 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds around 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected. For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less. * WHERE...Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Sunday. For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CST this morning. * 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. && $$ GMZ350-370-375-181745- /O.UPG.KHGX.GL.A.0006.211218T2000Z-211219T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KHGX.GL.W.0007.211219T0000Z-211219T1600Z/ Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 333 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM, Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$ GMZ335-181745- /O.CON.KHGX.MF.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-211218T1600Z/ /O.NEW.KHGX.GL.A.0007.211219T0300Z-211219T1200Z/ Galveston Bay- 333 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and rough possible. * WHERE...Galveston Bay. * WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CST this morning. For the Gale Watch, from this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. Low visibility will make navigation difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. 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. && $$ GMZ330-181745- /O.NEW.KHGX.GL.A.0007.211219T0300Z-211219T1200Z/ Matagorda Bay- 333 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and rough possible. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay. * WHEN...From this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
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150 WHUS74 KHGX 181733 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1133 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 GMZ350-355-370-375-190145- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0007.211219T0000Z-211219T1600Z/ 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- 1133 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM, 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 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST 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. && $$ GMZ330-335-190145- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.A.0007.211219T0300Z-211219T1200Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 1133 AM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and rough possible. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay. * WHEN...From this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$
807 WHUS74 KHGX 182017 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 217 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 GMZ350-355-370-375-190430- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0007.211219T0000Z-211219T1600Z/ 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- 217 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM, 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 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST 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. && $$ GMZ330-335-190430- /O.UPG.KHGX.GL.A.0007.211219T0300Z-211219T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KHGX.SC.Y.0094.211218T2100Z-211219T1600Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 217 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough expected. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
777 WHUS74 KHGX 190312 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 912 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 GMZ350-355-370-375-191115- /O.CON.KHGX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211219T1600Z/ 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 Sat Dec 18 2021 ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM, 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 6 PM this evening to 10 AM CST 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. && $$ GMZ330-335-191115- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-211219T1600Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 912 PM CST Sat Dec 18 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough expected. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$
912 WHUS74 KHGX 190926 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 326 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021 GMZ350-355-191730- /O.CAN.KHGX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211219T1600Z/ /O.EXB.KHGX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-211219T2000Z/ Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- 326 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. * 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 2 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. && $$ GMZ370-375-191730- /O.CAN.KHGX.GL.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211219T1600Z/ /O.EXB.KHGX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-211220T0000Z/ Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 326 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ330-335-191730- /O.EXT.KHGX.SC.Y.0094.000000T0000Z-211219T2000Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 326 AM CST Sun Dec 19 2021 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 10:46 PM CST | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | HGX | 11 hr | |
| Dec 18, 3:33 AM CST | Gale Watch | HGX | 11 hr | |
| Dec 18, 5:56 AM CST | Dense Fog Advisory | HGX | Galveston | 4 hr |
| Dec 18, 8:48 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Houston | 57 min |
| Dec 18, 8:58 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Brazos, Burleson | 47 min |
| Dec 18, 9:28 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Grimes, Washington | 47 min |
| Dec 18, 9:43 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Trinity, Walker | 62 min |
| Dec 18, 9:54 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Montgomery | 51 min |
| Dec 18, 10:09 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Montgomery, Waller | 66 min |
| Dec 18, 10:21 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Grimes, Montgomery, Walker | 24 min |
| Dec 18, 10:39 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Harris, Montgomery | 20 min |
| Dec 18, 10:52 AM CST | Tornado Warning | HGX | Montgomery, San Jacinto | 23 min |
| Dec 18, 10:57 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto | 33 min |
| Dec 18, 11:15 AM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | HGX | Montgomery, San Jacinto, Walker | 2 hr |
| Dec 18, 11:25 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Harris, Jackson, Liberty and 5 more | 65 min |
| Dec 18, 11:29 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, San Jacinto | 31 min |
| Dec 18, 11:41 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | HGX | Harris | 34 min |
| Dec 18, 11:53 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 2 hr | |
| Dec 18, 12:09 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | HGX | Harris | 111 min |
| Dec 18, 12:36 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Matagorda | 54 min |
| Dec 18, 1:18 PM CST | Areal Flood Advisory | HGX | Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris | 117 min |
| Dec 18, 1:31 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | HGX | Brazoria, Galveston, Matagorda | 59 min |
| Dec 18, 1:55 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 2 hr | |
| Dec 18, 2:17 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | HGX | 44 hr | |
| Dec 18, 3:52 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | HGX | 53 min |
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