Marine Weather

Forecast as of 3:58 PM CST on November 20, 2009
Synopsis For High Island To The Matagorda Ship Channel Out 60
Nautical Miles Including Galveston And Matagorda Bays
Synopsis For High Island To Matagorda Ship Channel Out 60 Nm
The deep low pressure system that has produced all the rain and strong winds is expected to move slowly east across the area tonight. This system has and will continue to produce scattered thunderstorms...strong easterly winds and elevated seas through early Saturday morning. Conditions should improve through the day on Saturday as this large storm system moves northeast of the region.
Forecast as of 3:58 PM CST on November 20, 2009
Waters From High Island To Freeport 20 To 60 Nm-
Small Craft Advisory in effect through late tonight
Tonight
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 7 to 10 feet. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
Saturday
North winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 6 to 9 feet. A chance of showers in the morning.
Saturday Night
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet subsiding to 3 to 5 feet after midnight.
Sunday
Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Sunday Night
Southeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Monday
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Monday Night
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Tuesday
East winds 15 to 20 knots becoming north 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet building to 4 to 6 feet in the afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening.
Wednesday
Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
Wednesday Night
Northeast winds around 20 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet.

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Place Temperature
, 72.0 °F
Manchester, TX 70.0 °F


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 Marine Warning  Statement as of 11:27 PM CST on November 20, 2009


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 130 am CST

* at 1124 PM CST... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
clusters of strong thunderstorms... producing strong winds 34 knots
or greater 55 nm south of Freeport... moving northeast at 20 knots.
A surface low is forming on the edge of the coastal waters and
strong thunderstorms will continue to develop the next two hours.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Mariners can expect gusty winds... high waves... dangerous lightning...
and heavy rains. Boaters should seek safe Harbor immediately... until
this storm passes.

Please report severe weather to the County sheriff... local police...
or department of public safety and ask them to relay your report to
the National Weather Service.

Lat... Lon 2815 9611 2861 9513 2915 9444 2923 9427
      2860 9404 2800 9488 2767 9557
time... Mot... loc 0526z 215deg 22kt 2807 9497





1127 PM CST Fri Nov 20 2009

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 130 am CST

* at 1124 PM CST... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
clusters of strong thunderstorms... producing strong winds 34 knots
or greater 55 nm south of Freeport... moving northeast at 20 knots.
A surface low is forming on the edge of the coastal waters and
strong thunderstorms will continue to develop the next two hours.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Mariners can expect gusty winds... high waves... dangerous lightning...
and heavy rains. Boaters should seek safe Harbor immediately... until
this storm passes.

Please report severe weather to the County sheriff... local police...
or department of public safety and ask them to relay your report to
the National Weather Service.

Lat... Lon 2815 9611 2861 9513 2915 9444 2923 9427
      2860 9404 2800 9488 2767 9557
time... Mot... loc 0526z 215deg 22kt 2807 9497







Tides

Tide Quick Jump to:
Clear Lake, Harris Co. Park |  Freeport Harbor |  Galveston (Galveston Channel) |  Galveston (Pleasure Pier) |  Sabine Pass |  San Luis Pass | 

Date Time Tide Type Height
Clear Lake, Harris Co. Park
2009-11-20 6:37 PM CST Low Tide -0.23 feet
2009-11-21 5:10 AM CST High Tide 0.80 feet
2009-11-21 7:22 PM CST Low Tide -0.15 feet
2009-11-22 5:48 AM CST High Tide 0.76 feet
Freeport Harbor
2009-11-20 8:20 PM CST High Tide 1.71 feet
2009-11-20 11:09 PM CST Low Tide 1.66 feet
2009-11-21 12:41 AM CST High Tide 1.67 feet
2009-11-21 11:48 AM CST Low Tide -0.22 feet
2009-11-21 9:03 PM CST High Tide 1.64 feet
Galveston (Galveston Channel)
2009-11-20 9:28 PM CST High Tide 1.53 feet
2009-11-21 12:47 PM CST Low Tide 0.04 feet
2009-11-21 10:10 PM CST High Tide 1.47 feet
Galveston (Pleasure Pier)
2009-11-20 7:41 PM CST High Tide 2.17 feet
2009-11-21 11:38 AM CST Low Tide -0.02 feet
2009-11-21 8:25 PM CST High Tide 2.06 feet
Sabine Pass
2009-11-20 7:41 PM CST High Tide 1.88 feet
2009-11-20 11:32 PM CST Low Tide 1.74 feet
2009-11-21 3:07 AM CST High Tide 1.85 feet
2009-11-21 11:42 AM CST Low Tide 0.12 feet
2009-11-21 8:25 PM CST High Tide 1.93 feet
2009-11-22 12:31 AM CST Low Tide 1.78 feet
2009-11-22 3:52 AM CST High Tide 1.86 feet
San Luis Pass
2009-11-20 8:22 PM CST High Tide 2.04 feet
2009-11-21 11:41 AM CST Low Tide -0.20 feet
2009-11-21 9:04 PM CST High Tide 1.95 feet
Date Time Current Type Speed
Galveston Bay Entrance
2009-11-20 3:49 PM CST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2009-11-20 7:25 PM CST Max Flood 2.06 knots
2009-11-21 3:04 AM CST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots
2009-11-21 11:16 AM CST Max Ebb -2.46 knots
2009-11-21 4:43 PM CST Slack, Flood Begins 0.00 knots
2009-11-21 8:18 PM CST Max Flood 1.86 knots
2009-11-22 3:28 AM CST Slack, Ebb Begins -0.00 knots

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