Special Marine Warning
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Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
⏳ In force until Mon 16 Nov, 04:00 📍 Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 6… (approximate) 🕑 46 min ago
SMWHGX 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 700 PM CST. * At 500 PM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from High Island A109 to near Galveston A122 to…
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SeveritySevere
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
EventSpecial Marine Warning
Response typeAvoid
CategoryMet
Affected areaWaters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM
Issuing authorityNWS Houston/Galveston TX
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-11-15T17:01:00-06:00
Effective2026-11-15T17:01:00-06:00
Onset2026-11-15T17:01:00-06:00
Expires2026-11-15T19:00:00-06:00
📋 Official instructions
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.c08ce3a33fcb31c9bf36b51115a20f4b14ce8987.001.1
Message typeAlert
Senderw-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesNot supplied
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor immediately.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
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- SMWHGX 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 700 PM CST.
- * At 500 PM CST, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from High Island A109 to near Galveston A122 to…
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