Active Weather Alerts
Special Marine Warning
Issued: 4:40 PM May. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in League City has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Galveston Bay... * Until 1230 PM CDT. * At 1139 AM CDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Galena Park to Manvel, moving east at 45 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts 34 knots or greater and small hail. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. * Strong thunderstorms will be near... Crystal Bay, Burnet Bay, Mitchell Bay, Scott Bay, Upper San Jacinto Bay, Tabbs Bay, and Black Duck Bay around 1145 AM CDT. Galveston Bay around 1150 AM CDT. Trinity Bay around 1155 AM CDT. Eagle Point and West Bay around 1205 PM CDT. Western East Galveston Bay and Smith Point around 1210 PM CDT. The Texas City Dike around 1215 PM CDT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move to safe harbor until hazardous weather passes. && HAIL...<.75IN; WIND...>34KTS
Flood Watch
Issued: 4:27 PM May. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following areas, Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Coastal Harris, Colorado, Fort Bend, Grimes, Inland Harris, Madison, Montgomery, Northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Southern Liberty, Trinity, Walker, Waller, Washington and Wharton. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Waves of showers and storms continue to produce localized high rain rates and the potential for several inches of rain in a short time. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 4:33 AM May. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to around 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Galveston Bay and Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 1 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East winds near 20 knots, gusting over 25 knots tonight. Winds become northeast on Friday, increasing further by afternoon. Gusts to gale force are possible as early as Friday afternoon, especially near thunderstorms. Frequent gale force gusts expected by Friday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 4:33 AM May. 1, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east to northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to around 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Galveston Bay and Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 1 PM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East winds near 20 knots, gusting over 25 knots tonight. Winds become northeast on Friday, increasing further by afternoon. Gusts to gale force are possible as early as Friday afternoon, especially near thunderstorms. Frequent gale force gusts expected by Friday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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