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…Tropical Storm Watch in effect from October 7, 09:54 AM CDT…

October 7, 2020

Tropical Storm Watch

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1122 AM CDT Wed Oct 7 2020

GMZ335-350-355-370-375-080030-
/O.CON.KHGX.TR.A.1026.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
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-
1122 AM CDT Wed Oct 7 2020

...TROPICAL STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Tropical Storm Conditions possible with northeast winds
  30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 14 to 19 feet.

* WHERE...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 and Waters from
  High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Thursday night through Friday.

* IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which
  could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

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MAILING ADDRESS:
Galveston County Office of Emergency Management
1353 FM 646 Rd West
Suite 201
Dickinson, TX 77539
PHONE:
281-309-5002
24HR ON CALL : 888-384-2000
HOURS:
Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm

 

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