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Subject:Daily Update
Date:Monday, December 22, 2003
Priority:Normal
Notice:PORT OF FREEPORT

CLOSURES: NONE

PILOT ADVISORIES:

Daylight Restrictions 0700 - 1615 Lt.

Freeport Navigable Channel:
Maximum Draft: 45 feet 00 inches
Recommended Draft: 42 feet 00 inches
Brazos Harbor:
Maximum Draft: 36 Feet 00 inches


Local Weather Condition & Forcast:

FREEPORT TIDES:

DATE TIME TIDE LEVEL

2003-12-22 7:48 AM CST Low Tide -1.54 feet
2003-12-22 4:34 PM CST High Tide 1.70 feet
2003-12-22 9:02 PM CST Low Tide 1.42 feet
2003-12-22 10:39 PM CST High Tide 1.43 feet
2003-12-23 8:40 AM CST Low Tide -1.66 feet



Current Conditions:

Clear
Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Air Temp: 62°F / (17°C)
Rel. Humidity: 90%
Wind: S at 11 mph (18 km/h)
Barometric Pressure: 26.1"Hg (F)
Water Temp: 60 °F / 15.6 °C


Synopsis For High Island To The Matagorda Ship Channel Out 60

Nautical Miles Including Matagorda And Galveston Bays

Synopsis
Strong onshore winds will continue across the region ahead of a cold front
through tonight. The front will move off the coast during the overnight
hours with strong offshore winds developing in its wake. High pressure
will then move over East Texas and southern Louisiana Wednesday and will
help generate onshore winds by Wednesday night.


Forecast as of 3:30 am CST on December 22, 2003
Galveston Bay - Matagorda Bay

Small craft should exercise caution

Today
South winds increasing to 15 to 20 knots. Slightly choppy Bay waters
becoming choppy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.

Tonight
South winds around 15 knots becoming northwest toward Sunrise. Bay waters
slightly choppy to choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tuesday
Northwest winds around 20 knots. Bay waters rough. A slight chance of
showers in the morning.

Tuesday Night
Northwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy.

Wednesday
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.

Thursday
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy. A slight chance of
showers in the afternoon and evening.

Friday
South winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy. A
slight chance of showers.





Notice posted on Monday, December 22, 2003

Disclaimer
For quality assurance purposes please note well that while the above information is regularly vetted for accuracy it is not intended to replace the local knowledge or expertise pertaining to port conditions of our marine operations personnel. Port précis should always be verified by contacting the corresponding marine department of a particular location for the most up-to-date information.