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.
A Wind Advisory is in effect Friday morning through Saturday afternoon for portions of SE TX. Inland, Wind Advisory valid 7 AM Friday through 1 AM Saturday. For the Islands, Wind Advisory valid 10 AM Friday through 1 PM Saturday. Expect sustained winds 20-30 mph and gusts 30-40 mph. Make sure to secure loose objects.
With a cold front now offshore, the rest of today will be windy, drier, and cooler. You can generally expect N winds 20-30 mph with higher gusts. Scattered showers are possible offshore through the afternoon hours.
Cool and breezy/windy conditions behind the cold front. These are the coldest temperatures we’ve seen since early May (160+ days ago). North winds 15-20 mph with higher gusts inland. 25-30 mph winds with 35-40+ mph gusts along the coast.
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