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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1238 AM CDT Sat Oct 17 2026

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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-
1238 AM CDT Sat Oct 17 2026

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

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 6 to 12 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Speeds should slowly diminish in the mid to
  late morning hours. There is a possibility that the Gale Warning
  could be replaced with a Small Craft Advisory later this
  morning, moreso in the bays, but we will monitor trends before
  doing so.

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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