MATAGORDA BAY; GALVESTON BAY; COASTAL WATERS FR… — * WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected.
* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Front will push into the waters this morning with steadily increasing north winds in its wake. Gale conditions are anticipated in the waters generally west of Freeport beginning in the mid to late morning hours. Further east, winds will increase closer to gale conditions in the afternoon...especially the evening and overnight hours across the Upper Texas coast as cooler air moves over the warm shelf waters.
Local conditions in Matagorda Bay; Galveston Bay; 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 may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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