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Small Craft Advisory 21, NWS Brownsville, TX

February 12, 2022

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this small craft advisory at Feb 12, 2022, 5:56 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 12, 2022, 10:00 PM CST. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 12, 2022, 5:56 PM CST (23:56 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 12, 2022, 10:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 13, 2022, 6:00 PM CST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Brownsville, TX

The text

As transmitted.

020 
WHUS74 KBRO 122356
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
556 PM CST Sat Feb 12 2022

GMZ130-132-135-130800-
/O.UPG.KBRO.SC.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-220213T1000Z/
/O.EXB.KBRO.GL.W.0008.220213T0000Z-220213T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.220213T0400Z-220213T1000Z/
Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado-
Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM north of Port
Mansfield TX-
Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX-
556 PM CST Sat Feb 12 2022

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM
CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, 
  north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

* WHERE...Laguna Madre between the Port of Brownsville and 
  Baffin Bay.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 PM CST this evening. For 
  the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 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.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-170-175-130400-
/O.CON.KBRO.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-220213T0400Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from
20 to 60 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from
20 to 60 nm-
556 PM CST Sat Feb 12 2022

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 
  7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio Grande and 
  Baffin Bay from 0 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
002 
WHUS74 KBRO 130407
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1007 PM CST Sat Feb 12 2022

GMZ130-132-135-131200-
/O.EXP.KBRO.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-220213T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-220213T1200Z/
Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado-
Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM north of Port
Mansfield TX-
Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX-
1007 PM CST Sat Feb 12 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Laguna Madre between the Port of Brownsville and 
  Baffin Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-170-175-131200-
/O.EXP.KBRO.GL.W.0008.000000T0000Z-220213T0400Z/
/O.EXB.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-220213T1800Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from
20 to 60 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from
20 to 60 nm-
1007 PM CST Sat Feb 12 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with a few gusts up to 35 kt.
  Seas and seas 7 to 10 feet.

* WHERE...Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio Grande and 
  Baffin Bay from 0 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$
480 
WHUS74 KBRO 130957
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
357 AM CST Sun Feb 13 2022

GMZ130-132-135-131100-
/O.CAN.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-220213T1200Z/
Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado-
Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM north of Port
Mansfield TX-
Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX-
357 AM CST Sun Feb 13 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have dropped below criteria, therefore the Small Craft 
Advisory has been cancelled. Small craft should continue to 
exercise caution through this morning. 

$$

GMZ150-155-170-175-131800-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-220213T1800Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from
20 to 60 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from
20 to 60 nm-
357 AM CST Sun Feb 13 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 kt with higher gusts. Seas and seas
  5 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio Grande and 
  Baffin Bay from 0 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until noon 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.

&&

$$
106 
WHUS74 KBRO 131509
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
909 AM CST Sun Feb 13 2022

GMZ170-175-132315-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-220214T0000Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from
20 to 60 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from
20 to 60 nm-
909 AM CST Sun Feb 13 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 
  6 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio 
  Grande and Baffin Bay 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.

&&

$$

GMZ150-155-132100-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-220213T2100Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
909 AM CST Sun Feb 13 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio 
  Grande and Baffin Bay from 0 to 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$

Castillo
156 
WHUS74 KBRO 140007
MWWBRO

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
607 PM CST Sun Feb 13 2022

GMZ170-175-140115-
/O.EXP.KBRO.SC.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-220214T0000Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from
20 to 60 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from
20 to 60 nm-
607 PM CST Sun Feb 13 2022

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds and seas continue to improve as high pressure builds towards
the lower Texas coast. Buoys across the coastal waters indicate 
that winds and seas have dropped sufficiently to allow for the 
Small Craft Advisory to expire. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 12, 3:53 AM CSTWind AdvisoryBROKenedy17 hr
Feb 12, 3:55 AM CSTRip Current StatementBROKenedy38 hr
Feb 12, 6:06 AM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryBROBrooks, Jim Hogg3 hr

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Sources

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