July 27, 2020 Monday
USCG Houston / Galveston Sector – Captain Jason Smith COTP
Hurricane Season
June 1st – November 30th
Be prepared
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update
NOAA Weather
GMZ300-280015-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
646 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2020
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Winds and seas are expected to continue to diminish today. Due to
the persistent long period swell, Caution flags will remain in
place for the offshore waters through this evening. For the next
several days, expect a more typical summertime precipitation
pattern with showers and thunderstorms developing offshore in the
morning and pushing inland as the day advances. Higher winds and
seas will be present in and around thunderstorms. Mariners should
continue to monitor the forecast.
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Houston // Open to all vessel traffic
07/22
1600 MSIB 22-20 USCG COTP Houston / Galveston Sector has issued Heavy Weather Statement on Tropical Depression 8
07/23
0800 MSIB 23-20 USCG COTP Houston / Galveston Sector has upgraded Port Conditions to Whiskey
1515 MSIB 24-20 USCG COTP Houston / Galveston Sector has upgraded Port Conditions to X-Ray
07/24
1845 Pilots suspended boarding all vessel traffic – due to Tropical Storm Hanna / rough seas
07/25
0600 MSIB USCG COTP Houston / Galveston Sector has downgraded Port Conditions to A Heavy Weather Advisory
07/26
1000 All vessel traffic resumed
Galveston / Texas City // Open to all vessel traffic
07/22
1600 MSIB 22-20 USCG COTP Houston / Galveston Sector has issued Heavy Weather Statement on Tropical Depression 8
07/23
0800 MSIB 23-20 USCG COTP Houston / Galveston Sector has upgraded Port Conditions to Whiskey
1515 MSIB 24-20 USCG COTP Houston / Galveston Sector has upgraded Port Conditions to X-Ray
07/24
1930 Pilots suspended boarding all vessel traffic – due to Tropical Storm Hanna / rough seas
07/25
0600 MSIB USCG COTP Houston / Galveston Sector has downgraded Port Conditions to A Heavy Weather Advisory
07/26
1000 All vessel traffic resumed
Freeport // Open to all vessel
07/22
1600 MSIB 22-20 USCG COTP Houston / Galveston Sector has issued Heavy Weather Statement on Tropical Depression 8
07/23
0800 MSIB 23-20 USCG COTP Houston / Galveston Sector has upgraded Port Conditions to Whiskey
1515 MSIB 24-20 USCG COTP Houston / Galveston Sector has upgraded Port Conditions to X-Ray
07/24
1616 USCG COTP Houston / Galveston Sector has downgraded Port Conditions to A Heavy Weather Advisory
1845 Pilots suspended boarding all vessel traffic – due to Tropical Storm Hanna / rough seas
07/26
0800 Pilots resumed boarding all vessel traffic
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">Monday
Overcast<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 79° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low 76° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High 90° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity 88%
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 30.02 in / 1017.1 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 83° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind NE 8 mph
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday
Fair
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently 83° 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 90° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity 85%
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 30.02 in / 1016.4 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 93° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind NE 7 mph
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday
Fair
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently 79° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low 78° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High 87° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity 90%
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 30.01 in / 1016.2 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 83° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind NE 7 mph
Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Northeast
wind around 5 mph becoming southeast 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 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall
amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Friday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 96.<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">Showers
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Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Southwest 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.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of
precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny,
with a high near 89. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 82.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 82.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 82.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 82.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Northeast
wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter
of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 81.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 81.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 81.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 82.
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Rip Current Statement<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Coastal Hazard Message
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">333 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2020
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">TXZ436>438-271645-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">/O.NEW.KHGX.RP.S.0035.200727T0833Z-200728T0000Z/
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">333 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2020
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">* WHERE...Matagorda Islands, Brazoria Islands and Galveston
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> Island and Bolivar Peninsula Counties.
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">* WHEN...Through this evening.
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> from shore into deeper water.
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">shore and call or wave for help.
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">&&
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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) @ 0816 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pier 21 – POGA
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.6 ft Rising = 47’06”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston Bay Entrance
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.7 ft Rising = 47’07”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Eagle Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.5 ft Rising = 47’05”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.3 ft Falling = 47’03”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Morgan’s Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.1 ft Steady = 47’01”
<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Winds – Houston / Galveston Bay PORTS, NOAA/NOS @ 0816 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pier 21 - POGA
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5 knots from ENE gusts to 8 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston Bay Entrance
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">9 knots from NE gusts to 11 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Eagle Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8 knots from ENE gusts to 9 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5 knots from NE gusts to 8 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Morgan’s Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8 knots from NE gusts to 11 knots
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MARSEC LEVEL 1
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FZUS54 KHGX 271146
CWFHGX
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
646 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2020
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.
GMZ300-280015-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
646 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2020
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Winds and seas are expected to continue to diminish today. Due to
the persistent long period swell, Caution flags will remain in
place for the offshore waters through this evening. For the next
several days, expect a more typical summertime precipitation
pattern with showers and thunderstorms developing offshore in the
morning and pushing inland as the day advances. Higher winds and
seas will be present in and around thunderstorms. Mariners should
continue to monitor the forecast.
$$
GMZ335-280015-
Galveston Bay-
646 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2020
.TODAY...Northeast winds around 5 knots becoming southeast in the
afternoon. Bay waters smooth. Showers and thunderstorms likely
early in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms
late in the morning. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest after
midnight. Bay waters smooth. A chance of thunderstorms early in
the evening. A chance of showers. Isolated thunderstorms in the
late evening and overnight.
.TUESDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth becoming slightly
choppy in the afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms early in the
morning. Showers likely. Thunderstorms likely in the late morning
and afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy. A slight chance of showers in the evening. A chance of
showers after midnight. A chance of thunderstorms late.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the morning, then a
chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of showers in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth
to slightly choppy.
.THURSDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. A slight
chance of showers.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy.
.FRIDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight
chance of showers.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters
slightly choppy.
$$
GMZ330-280015-
Matagorda Bay-
646 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2020
.TODAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast in the
afternoon. Bay waters smooth. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms until late afternoon, then showers and
thunderstorms likely late.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south after
midnight. Bay waters smooth. A chance of thunderstorms in the
evening. A chance of showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
midnight.
.TUESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. Showers
and thunderstorms likely in the morning, then a chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth
to slightly choppy. A slight chance of showers in the evening,
then a chance of showers after midnight. Isolated thunderstorms
late.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy. A chance of showers in the morning. A chance of
thunderstorms. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters
slightly choppy.
.THURSDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy. Isolated showers after midnight.
.FRIDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight
chance of showers in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to
slightly choppy.
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GMZ350-355-280015-
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
646 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2020
...Small Craft Should Exercise Caution...
.TODAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Showers and thunderstorms likely
early in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the late morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...South winds around 10 knots becoming 5 to 10 knots
after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet. A chance of thunderstorms early
in the evening. A chance of showers. Isolated thunderstorms in
the late evening and overnight.
.TUESDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Showers and
thunderstorms likely in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A
slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers
after midnight. A chance of thunderstorms late.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight
chance of showers in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
.THURSDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
Isolated showers after midnight.
.FRIDAY...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 3 feet. Isolated
showers in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 feet.
$$
GMZ370-375-280015-
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-
646 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2020
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet with
occasional seas up to 6 feet. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds around 10 knots becoming south after
midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A chance of thunderstorms early in
the evening. A chance of showers. Isolated thunderstorms in the
late evening and overnight.
.TUESDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Showers
and thunderstorms likely in the morning, then a chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A
slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers
after midnight. Isolated thunderstorms late.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet with
occasional seas up to 6 feet. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of showers in
the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 feet. A
slight chance of showers after midnight.
.THURSDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
Isolated showers after midnight.
.FRIDAY...South winds around 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 feet.
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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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Port of Houston Authority<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">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
http://www.portofgalveston.com/<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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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
Association
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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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