GMZ300-151730-
 1211 AM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026
 
 .Synopsis For High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel Out 60 NM
 including Galveston and Matagorda Bays.
 
 Moderate onshore winds and 3 to 5 foot seas will prevail through
 tonight. Rain chances will increase, moreso in the Gulf waters,
 later tonight in advance of a cold front forecast to push into the
 waters early Friday morning. Look for a wind shift to the north in
 the early morning hours, followed by an increase of 20-30 knot
 north winds during the day, and further increasing to close to
 gale conditions by Friday evening. A Gale Watch is in effect.
 Details in regards to the specific timing and wind strength is
 somewhat uncertain, but mariners should note that trends have
 have been for a faster, stronger front. Winds and seas should
 begin to slowly subside late Saturday into Sunday, but still
 remain somewhat elevated.
 
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 GMZ330-151730-
 Matagorda Bay-
 1211 AM CDT Thu Oct 15 2026
 
 GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY
 AFTERNOON
 

 REST OF TONIGHT
 Southeast winds 15 knots. Bay waters choppy.

 THURSDAY
 Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
 choppy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon.

 THURSDAY NIGHT
 Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming
 northeast around 10 knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly
 choppy, diminishing to smooth after midnight.

 FRIDAY
 North winds 20 to 25 knots, increasing to around
 30 knots and gusty. Bay waters very rough.

 FRIDAY NIGHT
 North winds around 30 knots and gusty. Bay waters
 very rough.

 SATURDAY
 North winds around 30 knots, diminishing to around
 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots in the afternoon. Bay waters
 very rough, diminishing to choppy in the afternoon.

 SATURDAY NIGHT
 North winds around 15 knots with gusts up to
 20 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.

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

 SUNDAY NIGHT
 Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.

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

 MONDAY NIGHT
 Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters
 slightly choppy.
 
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