WHUS74 KHGX 062117 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 417 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024 GMZ330-350-370-070530- /O.UPG.KHGX.HU.A.1002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KHGX.HU.W.1002.240706T2117Z-000000T0000Z/ Matagorda Bay- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM- 417 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024 ...HURRICANE WARNING IN EFFECT... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 55 kt with gusts up to 80 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay, Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM and Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Hurricane force winds possible from Sunday evening until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Extremely strong winds will cause hazardous seas which will likely capsize or damage vessels and severely reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for extreme conditions. && $$ GMZ335-355-375-070530- /O.NEW.KHGX.TR.W.1002.240706T2117Z-000000T0000Z/ Galveston Bay- Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 417 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... * WHAT...South winds around 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft. * WHERE...Galveston Bay, Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Tropical storm force winds possible from Sunday evening until Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. && $$