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Gale Watch
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 9:00 PM CDT – Sunday, Apr 19 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON
What:
Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 to 40 kt
and seas 7 to 10 ft possible.
Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 to 40 kt
and seas 7 to 10 ft possible.
Where:
Portions of Gulf of America.
Portions of Gulf of America.
When:
From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
While Gale conditions become unlikely
beginning in the afternoon, elevated winds and seas will
continue into late Sunday.
While Gale conditions become unlikely
beginning in the afternoon, elevated winds and seas will
continue into late Sunday.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM
Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM
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
Gale Watch
In effect:
Sunday, Apr 19 2026 1:00 AM CDT – Sunday, Apr 19 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Lake Charles LA
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON
What:
Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft possible.
Northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 5 to 8 ft possible.
Where:
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out
20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out
20 NM, Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from
20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to
Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM.
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out
20 NM, Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out
20 NM, Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from
20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to
Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM.
When:
From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.
From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM
Waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM
Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM