May 19, 2019 Sunday
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update
Hurricane Season
June 1st – November 30th
NOAA Weather
GMZ300-192215-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
424 AM CDT Sun May 19 2019
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Weaker winds through the day as high pressure building in from the
north will temporarily relax the onshore pressure gradient. As low
pressure redevelops and deepens over western Texas, the gradient
will significantly tighten once again tomorrow into Tuesday. Onshore
winds will strengthen to Advisory levels by Monday evening.
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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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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Sunday
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Fog / Mist
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Currently 79° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Low 76° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">High 90° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Humidity 88° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Barometer 29.82 in / 1010.2 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Dewpoint 75° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Visibility 5 miles
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Heat Index 83° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Wind S 8 mph
Sunday<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Fog / Mist
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Currently 79° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Low 78° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">High 82° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Humidity 94° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Barometer 29.86 in / 1011.0 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Dewpoint 77° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Visibility 3 miles
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Heat Index 83° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Wind S 8 mph
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Sunday
Fog / Mist
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Currently 79° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Low 77° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">High 84° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Humidity 90° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Barometer 29.85 in / 1010.7 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Dewpoint 76° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Visibility 4 miles
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Heat Index 83° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Wind S 8 mph
Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy,
with a high near 90. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
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Today: <span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">A
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Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Windy, with a southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Breezy.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Breezy.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
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Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind around 10
mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Windy, with a southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Breezy.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Hazardous Weather Outlook
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">428 AM CDT Sun May 19 2019
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-TXZ436>438-201200-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Brazoria Islands-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Galveston Bay-Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Matagorda Bay-Matagorda Islands-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">428 AM CDT Sun May 19 2019
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas.
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Some minor coastal flooding is expected to be possible around high tide
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">times. There will also be an elevated risk of rip currents along area
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">beaches.
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Some minor coastal flooding is expected to continue to be possible around
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">high tide times. An elevated risk of rip currents along area beaches
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">is also expected to persist.
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.
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Coastal Flood Advisory
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Coastal Hazard Message
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">428 AM CDT Sun May 19 2019
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">...Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect...
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.Elevated water levels will cause minor coastal flooding around
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">times of high tide along Gulf facing shorelines. This will likely
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">be the case for each subsequent high tide cycle between now through
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">the middle of next week. Thus, this advisory will be a long term
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">product with multiple updates.
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In addition, expect a high risk for stronger rip currents along
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">local area beaches. Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks,
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">piers and jetties in avoiding the grip of the rip.
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">TXZ436>438-191730-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">/O.EXT.KHGX.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-190522T0000Z/
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Matagorda Islands-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">428 AM CDT Sun May 19 2019
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">* TIMING...Several hours before and after high tide times.
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">* IMPACTS...Expect overwash at the Highway 87 and 124 intersection
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> on the Bolivar Peninsula, Blue Water Highway and low lying roads
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> near Surfside Beach. In Galveston, wave run up will approach the
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> sea wall at some locations. Further down the coast towards
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Matagorda Bay, wave action may push further up the beach and
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> into the dunes which could limit beach vehicle traffic.
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Strengthened rip currents will create hazardous swimming
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> conditions.
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and high
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">tides will combine to generate the coastal flooding of low lying
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">areas along the beach front.
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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) @ 0756 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">2.4 ft Rising = 47’04”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Morgan’s Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">2.5 ft Rising = 47’05”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Eagle Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">2.8 ft Rising = 47’08”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Galveston Bay Entrance
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">3.2 ft Falling = 48’02”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Pier 21
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">3.0 ft Steady = 48’00”
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Winds – Houston / Galveston Bay PORTS, NOAA/NOS @ 0756 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">5 knots from S, gusts to 9 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Morgan’s Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">4 knots from S, gusts to 8 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Eagle Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">13 knots from SSW, gusts to 17 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Galveston Bay Entrance
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">12 knots from SSW, gusts to 13 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Pier 21
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">6 knots from SW, gusts to 10 knots
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">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 190924
CWFHGX
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
424 AM CDT Sun May 19 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.
GMZ300-192215-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
424 AM CDT Sun May 19 2019
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Weaker winds through the day as high pressure building in from the
north will temporarily relax the onshore pressure gradient. As low
pressure redevelops and deepens over western Texas, the gradient
will significantly tighten once again tomorrow into Tuesday. Onshore
winds will strengthen to Advisory levels by Monday evening.
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GMZ330-335-192215-
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
424 AM CDT Sun May 19 2019
.TODAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots increasing to
20 to 25 knots after midnight. Bay waters choppy becoming rough
after midnight.
.TUESDAY...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds around 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy to choppy.
.WEDNESDAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters
choppy.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters
choppy.
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GMZ350-355-192215-
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
424 AM CDT Sun May 19 2019
.TODAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 knots becoming 20 to
25 knots after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up
to 10 feet.
.TUESDAY...South winds 15 to 25 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots in
the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 feet with occasional seas up to
10 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet
with occasional seas up to 7 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet
with occasional seas up to 7 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 5 to
7 feet with occasional seas up to 8 feet.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet with
occasional seas up to 7 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to
6 feet with occasional seas up to 7 feet.
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GMZ370-375-192215-
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-
424 AM CDT Sun May 19 2019
.TODAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 5 feet.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet with
occasional seas up to 6 feet.
.MONDAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet with
occasional seas up to 7 feet.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 6 to 9 feet
with occasional seas up to 11 feet.
.TUESDAY...South winds 15 to 25 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots in
the afternoon. Seas 7 to 9 feet with occasional seas up to
11 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 6 to 7 feet
with occasional seas up to 8 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 6 to 7 feet
with occasional seas up to 8 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 6 to
7 feet with occasional seas up to 8 feet.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots decreasing to 15 to
20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 feet with occasional seas
up to 8 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 5 to
7 feet with occasional seas up to 8 feet.
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NOAA USGULF Offshore Waters Weather
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston WEB Cams
https://www.galveston.com/webcams/
<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Kemah WEB Cams
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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ACOE Project Depth for Houston Ship Channel<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">45 feet/13.72 meters up to Shell / Enterprise
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">40 feet/12.19 meters up to S.P. Slip
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">36 feet/10.97 meters to the Turning Basin
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">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;color:windowtext">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;color:windowtext">Power Lines
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Jesse Jones
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Sidney Sherman
197’ (Morgan’s Point)<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:white">
197’ (below Fred Hartman Bridge – Baytown)<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">175' (Baytown/LaPorte Bridge)
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">197’ (Battleship Texas)
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">175' (Beltway 8 Bridge)
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">197’ (Power Plant)
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">135' (Loop 610 Bridge)
Air drafts clearances are based on MHW // Vessels should allow an additional 10 feet clearance for the Power Lines<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">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;color:white">
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">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;color:windowtext">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;color:windowtext">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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NOAA
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