May 07, 2019 Tuesday
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update
Houston // Open to all vessel traffic
NOAA Weather
GMZ300-072215-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
427 AM CDT Tue May 7 2019
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Southeast winds should continue today and may increase some over
the offshore waters tonight as a storm system moves across the
Plains. Winds may increase again Wednesday night into Thursday so
small craft exercise caution may be needed for each of the next
couple of nights. A cold front should push into the area for the
end of the week and then through the coastal waters for the
weekend. Southeast winds will keep tide levels above normal.
$$
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">NOAA HOUSTON
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Tuesday
Mostly Cloudy
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Currently 76° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Low 74° 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 85° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Barometer 29.98 in / 1015.6 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Dewpoint 71° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Visibility 10 miles
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Heat Index 77° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Wind SE 8 mph
Tuesday<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">Overcast
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Currently 76° 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 78° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Humidity 91° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Barometer 29.98 in / 1015.2 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Dewpoint 73° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Visibility 10 miles
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Heat Index 76° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Wind SE 12 mph
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Overcast
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Currently 75° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Low 75° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">High 80° 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 29.96 in / 1014.5 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Dewpoint 72° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Visibility 10 miles
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Today: <span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Showers
and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. <span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 74. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts of less
than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">
Today: <span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">A
50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. <span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 76. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than
a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 75. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 72.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">
Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;background:white">Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy,
with a high near 80. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation
is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">
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">613 AM CDT Tue May 7 2019
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-300-313-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">335>338-081115-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Austin-Brazos-Burleson-Chambers-Coastal Brazoria-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Coastal Galveston-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Coastal Matagorda-Colorado-Fort Bend-Grimes-Houston-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Inland Brazoria-Inland Galveston-Inland Harris-Inland Jackson-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Inland Matagorda-Madison-Montgomery-Northern Liberty-Polk-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">San Jacinto-Southern Liberty-Trinity-Walker-Waller-Washington-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Wharton-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">613 AM CDT Tue May 7 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">Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the coast and Gulf
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">waters before spreading inland, mostly along and west of I-45 by
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">the early afternoon hours, and then better concentrating over our
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">northern zones by this evening. Locally heavy rainfall, damaging
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">wind and hail will be the main weather hazards.
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Strong storms are possible Wednesday into Thursday as another
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">upper level disturbance moves across the region. This feature can
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">also produce scattered showers and thunderstorms, and some of the
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">storms could produce heavy rain and localized flooding. Damaging
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes will also be possible.
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Another upper level disturbance coupled with an approaching cold
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">front will set the stage for additional strong thunderstorms on
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Friday into the weekend. The cold front will stall over Southeast
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Texas Friday and Saturday. A series of upper level disturbances
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">coupled with the front and abundant moisture will create a
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">favorable environment for heavy rain both days.
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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 will not be needed today. Emergency managers
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">should prepare for activation at various times during the
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">upcoming week.
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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) @ 0659 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">1.0 ft Rising = 46’00”
<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">1.3 ft Rising = 46’03”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Eagle Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">1.9 ft Rising = 46’09”
<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">2.9 ft Steady = 47’09”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Pier 21
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">2.5 ft Rising = 47’05”
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Winds – Houston / Galveston Bay PORTS, NOAA/NOS @ 0659 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:windowtext">3 knots from SE, gusts to 4 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">7 knots from SE, gusts to 11 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">12 knots from SSE, gusts to 15 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">14 knots from SE, gusts to 16 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 SE, 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 070927
CWFHGX
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
427 AM CDT Tue May 7 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.
GMZ300-072215-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
427 AM CDT Tue May 7 2019
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Southeast winds should continue today and may increase some over
the offshore waters tonight as a storm system moves across the
Plains. Winds may increase again Wednesday night into Thursday so
small craft exercise caution may be needed for each of the next
couple of nights. A cold front should push into the area for the
end of the week and then through the coastal waters for the
weekend. Southeast winds will keep tide levels above normal.
$$
GMZ335-072215-
Galveston Bay-
427 AM CDT Tue May 7 2019
.TODAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...Southeast winds around 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy to choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots decreasing to 10 to
15 knots after midnight. Bay waters choppy becoming slightly
choppy after midnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters
smooth. Showers and thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. Showers
and thunderstorms likely.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. Showers
and thunderstorms likely.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds around 5 knots becoming northwest
after midnight. Bay waters smooth. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ330-072215-
Matagorda Bay-
427 AM CDT Tue May 7 2019
.TODAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds around 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy to choppy. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...Southeast winds around 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy to choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters
slightly choppy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to
slightly choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
Showers and thunderstorms likely.
.FRIDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
Showers and thunderstorms likely.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds around 10 knots becoming 5 to 10 knots
after midnight. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy becoming
smooth after midnight. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
.SATURDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
Showers and thunderstorms likely.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds around 5 knots becoming north
after midnight. Bay waters smooth. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ350-355-072215-
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
427 AM CDT Tue May 7 2019
.TODAY...Southeast winds around 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms until late afternoon, then
showers and thunderstorms likely late.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. A
chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...Southeast winds around 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet
with occasional seas up to 6 feet. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet
with occasional seas up to 6 feet. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southeast in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to
4 feet. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Showers
and thunderstorms likely.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Showers and
thunderstorms likely.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 5 knots becoming
northwest after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ370-375-072215-
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-
427 AM CDT Tue May 7 2019
.TODAY...Southeast winds around 15 knots. Seas 4 feet. A chance
of showers and thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet with
occasional seas up to 7 feet. A chance of showers and a slight
chance of thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet
with occasional seas up to 7 feet. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 5 to
7 feet with occasional seas up to 8 feet. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet with
occasional seas up to 7 feet. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to
5 feet with occasional seas up to 6 feet. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet with
occasional seas up to 6 feet. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet
with occasional seas up to 6 feet. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 feet with occasional seas
up to 6 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 5 knots becoming west
after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston WEB Cams
https://www.galveston.com/webcams/
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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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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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