NWS Houston/Galveston TXGL.A 0005October 15, 2026
Gale Watch: Matagorda Bay, Galveston Bay, Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM and 3 more
The National Weather Service office in Houston/Galveston issued a gale watch for Matagorda Bay, Galveston Bay, Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM and 3 more, in force until 1:00 p.m. local time on October 17. It was the 5th gale watch the NWS office in Houston/Galveston issued in 2026.
Watch
In force for 24 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Houston/Galveston TX
- Area
- Matagorda Bay, Galveston Bay, Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM and 3 more
- Level
- Watch
- Issued
- 6:13 a.m. CDT, October 15, 2026
- In force from
- 1:00 p.m. CDT, October 16, 2026
- Expires
- 1:00 p.m. CDT, October 17, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Possible, Future
- VTEC event
- KHGX GL.A 0005
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts over 40 kt and seas 7 to 13 ft possible. * WHERE...Galveston Bay, Matagorda Bay, and the adjacent Gulf waters. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Timing of the frontal passage is somewhat uncertain. Trends have generally been for a stronger, faster moving front. The Watch or Warning times may need to be adjusted back to Friday morning for the waters west of Freeport as more data becomes available to view.
What the agency told people to do
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.
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