Special Marine Warning for Waters from High Island to Freeport TX
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NOAA issued it on May 12, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM, effective until 12:30 PM CDT on May 1, 2026, due to possible waterspouts and wind gusts up to 34 knots.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Waters from High Island to Freeport TX
- Issued
- May 12, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Marine notices apply to named waters or shoreline zones. They may not describe conditions on land, even when the nearest place name is the same.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Waters from High Island to Freeport TX.
Special Marine Warning Alert
Alert Details
A Special Marine Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston TX. It is effective from 12:01 PM CDT on May 1, 2026, until 12:30 PM CDT.
Affected Areas
This warning affects waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM, including High Island A80.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. Seek safe harbor immediately to avoid risks from waterspouts and high winds.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts and wind gusts of 34 knots or greater is occurring.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 12:01 PM CDT on May 1, 2026, and ends at 12:30 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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