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 40 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 4 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.
A cold front passes through the region tonight, arriving around 4-7am for our most northern counties. The front moves SE overnight, bringing cooler and drier weather. Scattered showers are possible along the front. Winds shift to the N, and become much breezier. Behind the front, expect winds 20-30 mph with higher gusts.
The front continues to move SE, and is expected to be near the coast by 10am-1pm. Therefore, tomorrow will be windy, drier, and cooler. Behind the front, expect N winds 20-30 mph with higher gusts. Scattered showers are possible along the coast and offshore.
A Gale Warning is in effect from 10 AM Friday through 1 PM Saturday. Strong winds and hazardous seas expected behind front. Bay waters very choppy. Gulf seas building 9-13 ft and 6-9 ft nearshore Friday night into Saturday morning. Peak gusts could top 40+ kts in the Bays, and may be higher in the Gulf. Hazardous Gulf seas could linger into Sunday.
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