Heavy Rainfall and High Water:
Houston-Galveston Area barge fleet operators should prepare for high rain volume associated with a tropical low-pressure area slowly organizing and expected to impact south east Texas through the week. Rain totals of 5-7 inches are expected along the coast which can lead to elevated tide and strong currents, adversely affecting barge moorings in the San Jacinto and Old Rivers. Fleets above the I-10 bridge and in all connecting waterways such as Carpenters Bayou, Greens Bayou, and throughout the Buffalo Bayou/Houston Ship Channel system should make preparations for this event.
Hazardous Seas offshore and across Galveston Bay:
All mariners should take into consideration strong east to southeast winds of 20-30 knots with higher gusts over the Gulf waters are likely to result in high seas. By late Tuesday into Wednesday, seas offshore may be in the 6-10 foot range with occasionally higher waves. Small craft advisory conditions are likely through much of the upcoming week. Gale conditions cannot be ruled out.
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Very respectfully,
Vessel Traffic Service
USCG Sector Houston-Galveston
(281) 464-4837 24/7 Watch Supervisor
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