September 03, 2019 Tuesday
LABOR DAY
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update
Hurricane Season
June 1st – November 30th
Be Prepared
NOAA Weather
GMZ300-032215-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
428 AM CDT Tue Sep 3 2019
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven was situated about 200 miles east
northeast of Tampico, Mexico. It could become a depression or
tropical storm before reaching the coast of Mexico late Wednesday
or Thursday. Locally, expect some outer bands of precipitation
offshore, moderate easterly winds and a 3 to 6 foot swell in the
Gulf waters. High pressure develops behind this system after it
moves inland which should bring lower winds and seas later in the
work week into the weekend.
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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
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday
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 80° 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 99° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity 71° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 29.94 in / 1014.1 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint 70° 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 6 mph
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday
Mostly Cloudy
<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 82° 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 77° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 29.93 in / 1013.5 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint 77° 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 96° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind SE 16 mph, Gusts up to 21 mph
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday
<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 75° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low 81° 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 94° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 29.98 in / 1015.1 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint 73° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Visibility 7 miles
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Heat Index NR° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind N 5 mph
Today: <span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Mostly
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Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100. Heat index values as high as 104. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 101. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 78.
Saturday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 79.
Sunday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 98.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
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Today: <span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">A
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Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 82. East wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 83. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 83.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 82.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 82.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 82.
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Today: <span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">A
50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. <span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 82. East wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 106. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 83. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 93. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 83.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 94.
Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 82.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 82.
Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 82.
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Air Quality Alert
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">TXZ213-237-238-313-337-338-437-438-040000-
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<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">AIR QUALITY ALERT MESSAGE
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HOUSTON/GALVESTON TX
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">206 PM CDT Mon Sep 2 2019
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<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">...Ozone Action Day Tuesday...
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">areas for Tuesday September 3 2019.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston and
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">surrounding areas on Tuesday. You can help prevent ozone pollution by
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">sharing a ride, walking, riding a bicycle, taking your lunch to work,
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">avoiding drive through lanes, conserving energy and keeping your vehicle
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">properly tuned.
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<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">For more information on ozone:
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<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Ozone: The Facts www.tceq.texas.gov/airquality/monops/ozonefacts.html
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">EPA AIR NOW:
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<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Take Care Of Texas: www.takecareoftexas.org/air/airquality
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Rip Current Statement
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Coastal Hazard Message
<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">654 AM CDT Tue Sep 3 2019
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<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Moderate northeast to east winds and surf will allow for a high risk
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">of rip currents along Gulf facing beaches today. Swim near a lifeguard.
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<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">TXZ436>438-040000-
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">/O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190904T0000Z/
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula-
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Matagorda Islands-
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">654 AM CDT Tue Sep 3 2019
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<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">* IMPACTS...Rip currents along Gulf facing beaches.
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<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">There is a high risk of rip currents. Life threatening rip
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">currents are likely in the surf zone.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins...
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol...
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">If you become caught in a rip current...yell for help. Remain
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">calm...do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">help. If you have to swim out of a rip current...swim parallel to
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
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<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",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) @ 0744 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1.8 ft Steady = 46’08”
<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">2.2 ft Steady = 47’02”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston Bay Entrance
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.7 ft Falling = 47’07”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pier 21
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.5 ft Falling = 47’05”
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Winds – Houston / Galveston Bay PORTS, NOAA/NOS @ 0744 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">3 knots from NNE gusts to 5 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Morgan’s Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7 knots from NNE gusts to 8 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Eagle Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10 knots from NE gusts to 12 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston Bay Entrance
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">13 knots from SE gusts to 14 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pier 21
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4 knots from SE gusts to 14 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 030928
CWFHGX
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
428 AM CDT Tue Sep 3 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.
GMZ300-032215-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
428 AM CDT Tue Sep 3 2019
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Potential Tropical Cyclone Seven was situated about 200 miles east
northeast of Tampico, Mexico. It could become a depression or
tropical storm before reaching the coast of Mexico late Wednesday
or Thursday. Locally, expect some outer bands of precipitation
offshore, moderate easterly winds and a 3 to 6 foot swell in the
Gulf waters. High pressure develops behind this system after it
moves inland which should bring lower winds and seas later in the
work week into the weekend.
$$
GMZ330-335-032215-
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
428 AM CDT Tue Sep 3 2019
.TODAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming east in the
afternoon. Bay waters slightly choppy. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northeast. Bay
waters slightly choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming east in the
afternoon. Bay waters slightly choppy. A slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the morning.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to
5 to 10 knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy becoming
smooth after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast in
the afternoon. Bay waters smooth.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest
after midnight. Bay waters smooth.
.FRIDAY...West winds around 5 knots becoming south in the
afternoon. Bay waters smooth.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest
after midnight. Bay waters smooth.
.SATURDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south in the
afternoon. Bay waters smooth.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters
smooth.
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GMZ350-355-032215-
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
428 AM CDT Tue Sep 3 2019
.TODAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming east near 15
knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Showers and
thunderstorms likely in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A chance
of showers and thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to
5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast in
the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest
after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.FRIDAY...West winds around 5 knots becoming south in the
afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest
after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet.
.SATURDAY...West winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot.
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GMZ370-375-032215-
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-
428 AM CDT Tue Sep 3 2019
...Small Craft Should Exercise Caution...
.TODAY...Northeast to east winds increasing to 15 to 20 knots.
Seas 4 to 5 feet with occasional seas up to 6 feet. Showers and
thunderstorms likely in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet with
occasional seas up to 6 feet. A chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southeast
5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming
southwest after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.FRIDAY...West winds around 5 knots becoming southeast in the
afternoon. Seas 1 to 2 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 1 to 2 feet.
.SATURDAY...West winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast in the
afternoon. Seas 1 foot.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot.
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NOAA USGULF Offshore Waters Weather
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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-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;color:#051423">Galveston Texas City Pilots
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