Severe · Special Marine WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Special Marine Warning issued September 2 at 6:53AM CDT until September 2
Affecting Galveston Bay; Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM
In effect until: Sep 2, 2026, 12:45 PM
Galveston Bay; Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM
Likely impact; effects through 12:45 PM.
Move to safe harbor immediately as gusty winds and high waves are expected.
Affected areas
Galveston
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SMWHGX The National Weather Service in League City has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM... Galveston Bay... * Until 745 AM CDT. * At 653 AM CDT, a shower was located over Offatts Bayou, or near Galveston Pier 21, moving northeast at 25 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts to 40 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Locations impacted include... East Galveston Bay, Galveston Ship Channel, Galveston Bay Entrance, Offatts Bayou, North Jetty, Galveston Pier 21, Trinity Bay, Smith Point, Galveston 150, Galveston Causeway, Rollover Pass, High Island 63, The Texas City Dike, southeastern Galveston Bay, and northeastern West Bay.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™