WHUS74 KHGX 271750 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1250 PM CDT Mon Oct 27 2025 GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-280200- /O.NEW.KHGX.GL.A.0005.251029T0000Z-251030T0600Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- 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- 1250 PM CDT Mon Oct 27 2025 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt, rough bay waters, and Gulf seas 7 to 11 ft possible. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A cold front will push offshore by Tuesday evening bringing strong gusty winds and building seas in its wake. A few stronger thunderstorms are possible along and just ahead of the front as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. && $$