A Gale Warning is in effect from 10 AM Friday to 1 PM Saturday from High Island to the Matagorda Shipping Channel, plus Galveston and Matagorda Bays. Expect seas of 6-9 ft nearshore and 9-13 ft offshore. Bay waters may be very rough. Winds shift to the N at 25-35 kts, with gusts up to 45 kts. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in these conditions.