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weather NWS moderate Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre; Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays; Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays; San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays October 17, 2026 at 5:07 AM

Gale Warning

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and rough waters. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre, Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays, Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays and San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 7 AM CDT this morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Gale force winds and high seas will result in dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or damaged vessels.

Local conditions in Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre; Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays; Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays; San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays 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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