Special Marine Warning Issued for Galveston Bay
This alert is no longer in effect.
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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A Special Marine Warning is in effect for Galveston Bay until 1:15 AM CDT on May 1, 2026, due to wind gusts of 34 knots or greater and large hail.
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- Record type
- Special Marine Warning
- Affected area
- Galveston Bay
- 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 Galveston Bay.
Special Marine Warning in Galveston Bay
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston, TX, has issued a Special Marine Warning. This alert is effective from 12:35 AM CDT on May 1, 2026, until 1:15 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
This warning affects Galveston Bay, including specific locations such as Smith Point, East Galveston Bay, Eagle Point, and southern Trinity Bay.
What You Should Do
Move to safe harbor until the hazardous weather passes to avoid potential risks.
Expected Conditions
Expect wind gusts of 34 knots or greater and large hail, which could damage small craft and cause structural damage.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 12:35 AM CDT on May 1, 2026, and expires at 1:15 AM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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