Synopsis For High Island To The Matagorda Ship Channel Out 60
Nautical Miles Including Galveston And Matagorda Bays
Synopsis For High Island To Matagorda Ship Channel Out 60 Nm
The deep low pressure system that has produced all the rain and strong winds is expected to move slowly east across the area tonight. This system has and will continue to produce scattered thunderstorms...strong easterly winds and elevated seas through early Saturday morning. Conditions should improve through the day on Saturday as this large storm system moves northeast of the region.
Forecast as of 3:58 PM CST on November 20, 2009
Waters From Freeport To The Matagorda Ship Channel 20 Nm To 60 Nm-
Small Craft Advisory in effect through late tonight
Tonight
Northeast winds 20 to 30 knots becoming north 15 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 feet. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening...then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
Saturday
North winds 15 to 20 knots decreasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 feet. A slight chance of showers in the morning.
Saturday Night
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet subsiding to 2 to 4 feet after midnight.
Sunday
East winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Sunday Night
Southeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Monday
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Monday Night
Southeast winds around 15 knots becoming south after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Tuesday
West winds 15 to 20 knots becoming north 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening.
Wednesday
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
Wednesday Night
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet.
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a
* special marine warning for... 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...
* until 130 am CST
* at 1124 PM CST... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated clusters of strong thunderstorms... producing strong winds 34 knots or greater 55 nm south of Freeport... moving northeast at 20 knots. A surface low is forming on the edge of the coastal waters and strong thunderstorms will continue to develop the next two hours.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Mariners can expect gusty winds... high waves... dangerous lightning... and heavy rains. Boaters should seek safe Harbor immediately... until this storm passes.
Please report severe weather to the County sheriff... local police... or department of public safety and ask them to relay your report to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a
* special marine warning for... 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...
* until 130 am CST
* at 1124 PM CST... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated clusters of strong thunderstorms... producing strong winds 34 knots or greater 55 nm south of Freeport... moving northeast at 20 knots. A surface low is forming on the edge of the coastal waters and strong thunderstorms will continue to develop the next two hours.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Mariners can expect gusty winds... high waves... dangerous lightning... and heavy rains. Boaters should seek safe Harbor immediately... until this storm passes.
Please report severe weather to the County sheriff... local police... or department of public safety and ask them to relay your report to the National Weather Service.
Marine Warning