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The National Weather Service in League City has issued a

* Special Marine Warning for...
Galveston Bay...

* Until 130 PM CDT.

* At 1156 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located near and along
an outflow boundary extending from 6 nm northeast of Burnet Bay to
near Crystal Bay to 16 nm west of Scott Bay, moving south at 15
knots.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and
suddenly higher waves.

* Locations impacted include...
East Galveston Bay, Galveston Ship Channel, Upper San Jacinto Bay,
Scott Bay, Galveston Bay, Tabbs Bay, Burnet Bay, Offatts Bayou,
Galveston Pier 21, Trinity Bay, Smith Point, Galveston Causeway,
Mitchell Bay, Black Duck Bay, Crystal Bay, The Texas City Dike,
Eagle Point, Galveston Bay Entrance, and northeastern West Bay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes.

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HAIL...0.00IN;
WIND...>34KTS

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...
Galveston Bay...

At 1137 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong
thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This
thunderstorm was located near Burnet Bay, or 16 nm northwest of
Trinity Bay, moving south at 15 knots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher
waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor
immediately until this storm passes.

This strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds to around 30
knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine
warning may eventually be required when this strong thunderstorm
reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for
shore before this strong thunderstorm arrives.

Report severe weather to the Coast Guard or nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
forecast office.

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