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 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, west winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
and seas 9 to 14 ft 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 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:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX