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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX

619 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2026



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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-

619 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2026



...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...



* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 

  seas 7 to 10 ft.



* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. 



* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.



* 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 hazardous conditions.



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Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-

619 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2026



...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS

AFTERNOON...



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

  rough bay waters.



* WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay.



* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.



* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Potential for gusts to gale early this

  morning in the bays.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.



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