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Marine Weather Statement

National Weather Service Brownsville TX

153 PM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025



GMZ135-155-175-191915-

153 PM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025



...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM OVER THE WATERS...



The areas affected include...

  Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield TX out 20 NM...

  Laguna Madre From 5 nm North Of Port Mansfield To Baffin Bay TX...

  Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield TX from 20 to 60 NM...



At 151 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable

of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located

32 nm southeast of Malaquite Beach, or 40 nm southeast of Port

Aransas, moving south at 35 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.



Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher

waves, lightning strikes, and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek

safe harbor immediately until this storm passes.



This strong thunderstorm will likely produce winds in excess of 34

knots, and is likely to pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special

marine warning will likely be required when this strong thunderstorm 

reaches our waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before 

this strong thunderstorm arrives.



Intense lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open

water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal

objects.



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LAT...LON 2723 9736 2724 9737 2722 9698 2708 9621

      2700 9622 2681 9615 2703 9738 2704 9738

      2705 9749 2705 9750 2707 9748 2709 9750

      2711 9745 2725 9742



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