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Coastal and marine hazards

Special Marine Warning — NWS Houston/Galveston TX

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Special Marine Warning issued October 30 at 3:23PM CDT until October 30 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

A National Weather Service warning covered Matagorda Bay and nearby coastal waters for possible waterspouts and wind gusts to 40 knots. The source instructed people to seek safe harbor immediately.

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  • Affected location: Matagorda Bay
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The source warns that waterspouts could overturn boats and create hazardous seas.

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Confidence
8/10
Geographic reach
3/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Urgency
9/10

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