Gale Warning 01/09/2025 01:12 for areas

Headline: 
Gale Warning issued January 9 at 3:12AM CST until January 10 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Gale Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 9, 2025 - 1:12am
Expires: 
January 9, 2025 - 9:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds around 30 kt with frequent gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Area Description: 
Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Houston/Galveston TX