August 23, 2019 Friday
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update
Hurricane Season
June 1st – November 30th
Be Prepared
NOAA Weather
GMZ300-232215-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
401 AM CDT Fri Aug 23 2019
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Generally light to moderate onshore winds will prevail the next few
days. Increasing moisture from the Gulf will help to fuel the
development of scattered to widespread showers through the
weekend.
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NOAA Special Weather Statement
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">...TROPICAL FUNNEL CLOUDS AND WATERSPOUTS POSSIBLE TODAY...
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<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Tropical moisture is expected to increase today from the Gulf of
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Mexico. This will allow for showers and a few thunderstorms to
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">form. Conditions are favorable for these showers and storms to
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">quickly rotate and produce funnel clouds or waterspouts. These
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">funnel clouds and waterspouts should be brief and only last for a
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">few moments. Should a funnel cloud reach the ground to become a
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">tornado or a waterspout be spotted, a short warning may be
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">issued. Please report any waterspouts and tornadoes to the
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">National Weather Service.
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Houston // Open to all vessel traffic
Galveston / Texas City // Open to all vessel traffic
Freeport // Open to all vessel traffic
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NOAA Weather Service
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NOAA HOUSTON
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NOAA GALVESTON, TEXAS CITY
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Friday
A Few Clouds<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently 85° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low 79° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High 93° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity 75° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 29.93 in / 1013.8 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint 76° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Visibility 10 miles
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Heat Index 95° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind S 5 mph
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Friday
Mostly Cloudy
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently 87° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low 82° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High 89° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity 75° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 29.92 in / 1013.3 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint 78° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Visibility 10 miles
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Heat Index 100° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind SW 8 mph
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Friday
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Fair
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently 82° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low 80° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High 89° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity 79° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 29.92 in / 1013.2 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint 75° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Visibility 10 miles
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Heat Index 89° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind SW 8 mph
Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 1pm and 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high
near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm
in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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Today: <span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">A
chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 103. Southeast wind around
10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. <span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 82. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts
between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 82. South wind around 10 mph.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 84.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8am and 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 84.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83.
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Today: <span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">A
chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11am and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89.
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Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with
a low around 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.
Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 82.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 81.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 81.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
Special Weather Statement
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">National Weather Service HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">722 AM CDT Fri Aug 23 2019
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<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">TXZ214-236>238-313-335>338-436>438-232200-
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Chambers-Inland Matagorda-Inland Brazoria-Inland Galveston-
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-Coastal Brazoria-
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Coastal Galveston-Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula-
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Including the cities of Winnie, Mont Belvieu, Anahuac, Stowell,
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Old River-Winfree, Bay City, Pearland, Alvin, Angleton,
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">League City, Friendswood, Pasadena, Baytown, Palacios,
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Lake Jackson, Freeport, Clute, Texas City, Dickinson, La Marque,
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Surfside Beach, and Galveston
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">722 AM CDT Fri Aug 23 2019
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<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">...TROPICAL FUNNEL CLOUDS AND WATERSPOUTS POSSIBLE TODAY...
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Tropical moisture is expected to increase today from the Gulf of
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">Mexico. This will allow for showers and a few thunderstorms to
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">form. Conditions are favorable for these showers and storms to
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">quickly rotate and produce funnel clouds or waterspouts. These
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">funnel clouds and waterspouts should be brief and only last for a
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">few moments. Should a funnel cloud reach the ground to become a
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">tornado or a waterspout be spotted, a short warning may be
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">issued. Please report any waterspouts and tornadoes to the
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">National Weather Service.
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Maximum Deep Drafts - Houston / Galveston Bay
<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PORTS NOAA/NOS Water Levels (above MLLW) @ 0900 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1.6 ft Rising = 46’06”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Morgan’s Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1.6 ft Steady = 46’06”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Eagle Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1.9 ft Rising = 46’09”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston Bay Entrance
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.0 ft Rising = 47’00”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pier 21
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.0 ft Rising = 47’00”
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Winds – Houston / Galveston Bay PORTS, NOAA/NOS @ 0900 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2 knots from WSW gusts to 4 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Morgan’s Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">3 knots from S gusts to 5 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Eagle Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4 knots from SW gusts to 5 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston Bay Entrance
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5 knots from SW gusts to 6 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pier 21
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4 knots from SW gusts to 6 knots
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MARSEC LEVEL 1
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<span-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">NOAA Weather Galveston Bay & Matagorda Bay
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FZUS54 KHGX 230901
CWFHGX
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
401 AM CDT Fri Aug 23 2019
Upper Texas coastal waters from High Island to the Matagorda Ship
Channel out 60 nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
Seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest
1/3 of the waves...along with the occasional height of the average
highest 10 percent of the waves.
GMZ300-232215-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
401 AM CDT Fri Aug 23 2019
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Generally light to moderate onshore winds will prevail the next few
days. Increasing moisture from the Gulf will help to fuel the
development of scattered to widespread showers through the
weekend.
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GMZ330-335-232215-
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
401 AM CDT Fri Aug 23 2019
.TODAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth becoming slightly
choppy in the afternoon. Showers likely in the morning. Scattered
thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then scattered
thunderstorms and a chance of showers after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
Showers likely in the morning. A chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Bay waters smooth becoming slightly
choppy after midnight. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots
in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth becoming slightly choppy in
the afternoon. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. A
chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.MONDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy becoming
choppy after midnight.
.TUESDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy.
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GMZ350-355-232215-
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
401 AM CDT Fri Aug 23 2019
.TODAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Showers likely until late afternoon. Scattered thunderstorms. A
chance of showers late.
.TONIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 feet. A slight
chance of showers in the evening, then scattered thunderstorms
and a chance of showers after midnight.
.SATURDAY...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Showers likely in the morning. A chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance
of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
.MONDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
.TUESDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
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GMZ370-375-232215-
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-
401 AM CDT Fri Aug 23 2019
.TODAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 feet. A chance of
showers early in the morning. Scattered thunderstorms. Showers
likely in the late morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 feet. A chance of
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after midnight, then scattered
thunderstorms late.
.SATURDAY...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 3 feet. Showers
likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 feet. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 3 feet. A chance of
showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of
showers. A chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
.MONDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to
20 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
.TUESDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 feet.
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https://saltwater-recon.com/kemah-seabrook/
https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-camera/
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https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-camera/
https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/forecast/webcams/baytown_united-states-of-america_4672731
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">45 feet/13.72 meters up to Shell / Enterprise
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">40 feet/12.19 meters up to S.P. Slip
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">36 feet/10.97 meters to the Turning Basin
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">40 feet/12.19 meters Barbour’s Cut Channel
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please note the above information is based on the Corp of Engineers – Project draft for the Houston Ship Channel, if you have a question
regarding deep draft in Houston Ship Channel or alongside a berth, please contact our operations department
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">HSC Air Drafts Restrictions
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Power Lines
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">175' (Baytown/LaPorte Bridge)
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">197’ (Battleship Texas)
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">175' (Beltway 8 Bridge)
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">197’ (Power Plant)
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">135' (Loop 610 Bridge)
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Port of Texas City
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The Texas City Ship Channel is approximately 11 miles from GB Buoy
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The ACOE project draft for the TXCSC is 45’00 FW at MLT from the GB BUOY to Valero Dock # 42, the channel above project draft is
40’00 FW at MLT. The length on the final approach from the Houston, Galveston, Texas City tri-channel split is approximately 6 miles, the width is approximately a 400 ft bottom, the Turning Basin is approximately 4,200 ft long and 1,200 ft wide with a maximum
deep draft of 45 ft FW at MLT, and is navigable day or night with no air draft restrictions. Only TX City Docks with 45’00” maximum deep draft at MLT are TC # 41, & 42
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Port of Galveston
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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#051423">The Galveston Ship Channel is approximately miles from GB Buoy
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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#051423">The ACOE project draft for the GSC is 45’00” FW. The narrowest point is approximately 1,200 ft wide with no air draft restrictions.
At the POGA berths the maximum deep draft varies from 32’00” to 40’00” at MLT,
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Port of Freeport is located three miles from deep water, the channel is 400 ft wide and ACOE project maximum deep draft at MLW is
45’00”.
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Army Corp of Engineers
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Houston Pilots
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#051423">Galveston Texas City Pilots
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Brazos Harbor Pilots
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NOAA
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