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Location: Galveston, TX
Elevation: 13ft
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Gale Warning
Issued: 1:36 AM Apr. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 to 40 kt
and seas 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel
TX out 20 NM and Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport
TX out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...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 hazardous conditions.

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Wind Advisory
Issued: 1:29 AM Apr. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Bolivar Peninsula, Brazoria Islands, Galveston Island, and
Matagorda Islands Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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