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Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Issued: 8:55 PM May. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service has extended Severe Thunderstorm Watch 225 to include the following areas until 8 PM CDT this evening In Texas this watch includes 3 counties In southeast Texas Brazoria Galveston Matagorda This includes the cities of Alvin, Angleton, Bay City, Clute, Dickinson, Freeport, Friendswood, Galveston, Lake Jackson, League City, Palacios, Pearland, and Texas City.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Issued: 8:55 PM May. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service has extended Severe Thunderstorm Watch 225 to include the following areas until 8 PM CDT this evening This watch includes the following adjacent coastal waters Galveston Bay
Beach Hazard Statement
Issued: 8:10 PM May. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and minor coastal flooding, especially during times of high tides are expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and beach conditions due to strong rip currents and minor coastal flooding. Persistent strong southeasterly winds will continue to bring a high risk of strong rip currents and increased wave runup along all Gulf facing beaches. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:02 PM May. 5, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to around 30 kt. Rough bay waters and Gulf seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered showers and thunderstorms are also expected. Locally higher winds and seas possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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