Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of Mexico
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
956 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of Mexico
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
GMZ040-081400-
NW Gulf including Stetson Bank-
956 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024
...GALE WARNING...
.OVERNIGHT...NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Frequent gusts to 35 kt until
late. Seas 10 to 15 ft in N to NE swell.
Scattered showers and isolated tstms.
.SUN...NE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft in N to NE swell.
Scattered showers and isolated tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...NE to E winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft in NE
swell. Numerous showers and scattered tstms.
.MON...NE to E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
Numerous showers and scattered tstms.
.MON NIGHT...NE to E winds 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.TUE...E winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds 20 to 30 kt S of 27N, and E 20 to 25 kt N
of 27N. Seas 5 to 7 ft.
.WED...S winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft in SE to S swell.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt S of 27N, and SW 20 to 30 kt N
of 27N. Seas 7 to 11 ft in SW to W swell.
.THU...SW to W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft in NW to N
swell.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of Mexico
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami, FL
956 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Gulf of Mexico
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
GMZ058-081400-
W Central Gulf from 22N to 26N W of 94W-
956 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024
...GALE WARNING...
.OVERNIGHT...NW to N winds 25 to 30 kt W of 96W, and N to NE
20 to 25 kt E of 96W. Seas 11 to 17 ft in N swell. Scattered
showers and isolated tstms.
.SUN...NW to N winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts to 40 kt W
of 96W, and NE 15 to 20 kt E of 96W. Seas 11 to 17 ft in N swell.
Scattered showers and isolated tstms.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 20 to 30 kt with frequent gusts to 40 kt W
of 96W, and E 10 to 15 kt E of 96W. Seas 12 to 19 ft in NW to N
swell. Numerous showers and scattered tstms.
.MON...N winds 25 to 30 kt W of 96W, and E 20 to 25 kt E of 96W.
Seas 11 to 17 ft in N to NE swell.
Numerous showers and scattered tstms.
.MON NIGHT...W of 96W, N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
E of 96W, SE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.TUE...W of 96W, NW to N winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
E of 96W, S to SW winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW to W winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft in E
swell.
.WED...W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft W of 96W, and 7 to
10 ft E of 96W.
.WED NIGHT...N winds 10 kt, shifting to S early in the morning.
Seas 5 to 7 ft W of 96W, and 6 to 9 ft E of 96W.
.THU...S winds 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft in NW to N swell.
.THU NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
246 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
TXZ345-442-443-447-081300-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0018.240907T2200Z-240908T1300Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
246 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
UNTIL 8 AM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected.
* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
Calhoun Islands Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM CDT this afternoon
until 8 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper
water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to
anyone entering the surf.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
EMF
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
759 AM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
TXZ451-454-455-080600-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0005.240907T1900Z-240908T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
759 AM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor
coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Sunday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching
or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles,
except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will
be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations
north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach
erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions
and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
759 AM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
TXZ451-454-455-080600-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0005.240907T1900Z-240908T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
759 AM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor
coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Sunday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching
or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles,
except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will
be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations
north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach
erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions
and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
901 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
GMZ231-232-236-237-081015-
/O.CON.KCRP.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-240908T1800Z/
Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre-Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays-
Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays-
San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays-
901 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 30
knots.
* WHERE...Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre, Corpus Christi and
Nueces Bays, Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays and San
Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong to very strong winds and/or increased seas
will result in hazardous marine conditions especially for
inexperienced mariners with smaller vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
901 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
GMZ250-255-270-081015-
/O.CON.KCRP.SC.Y.0055.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM-
901 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
knots and seas 6 to 11 feet.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20
NM, Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel
out 20 NM and Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20
to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong to very strong winds and/or increased seas
will result in hazardous marine conditions especially for
inexperienced mariners with smaller vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
901 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
GMZ275-081015-
/O.EXP.KCRP.GL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240908T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.SC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-
901 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 knots and seas 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel
from 20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong to very strong winds and/or increased seas
will result in hazardous marine conditions especially for
inexperienced mariners with smaller vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
315 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
GMZ130-132-135-081200-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-240908T1200Z/
Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado-
Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM north of Port
Mansfield TX-
Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX-
315 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Laguna Madre between the Port of Brownsville and
Baffin Bay.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
315 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
GMZ150-155-170-175-081200-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-240908T1200Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from
20 to 60 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from
20 to 60 nm-
315 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
8 to 13 ft.
* WHERE...Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio Grande and
Baffin Bay from 0 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
217 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
GMZ350-355-080330-
/O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0054.000000T0000Z-240909T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
217 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
rough bay waters expected.
* WHERE...The coastal Gulf waters.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
246 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
TXZ345-442-443-447-081300-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0018.240907T2200Z-240908T1300Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
246 PM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON
UNTIL 8 AM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected.
* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
Calhoun Islands Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM CDT this afternoon
until 8 AM CDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper
water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to
anyone entering the surf.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
EMF
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
759 AM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
TXZ451-454-455-080600-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0005.240907T1900Z-240908T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
759 AM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor
coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Sunday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching
or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles,
except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will
be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations
north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach
erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions
and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
