First published Oct 30, 2026, 6:59:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 30, 2026, 6:59:15 PM UTC

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Special Marine Warning — NWS Corpus Christi TX

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Special Marine Warning issued October 30 at 1:00PM CDT until October 30 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

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A Special Marine Warning was issued for the Texas coastal waters through 3:00 p.m. CDT. The source reports a severe thunderstorm capable of producing waterspouts and urges boaters to seek safe harbor immediately.

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Affected location: San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays and coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel
A Special Marine Warning was issued for the Texas coastal waters through 3:00 p.m.

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The warning directs boaters to seek safe harbor immediately while hazardous weather passes.

Generated scores

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Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Special Marine Warning issued October 30 at 1:00PM CDT until October 30 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX

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