FZUS74 KBRO 191915 MWSBRO Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Brownsville TX 215 PM CDT Tue Aug 19 2025 GMZ135-155-175-192015- 215 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 214 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located 40 nm southeast of Malaquite Beach, or 47 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 reach the nearshore 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. && LAT...LON 2722 9698 2708 9621 2700 9622 2673 9613 2693 9739 2695 9738 2694 9739 2694 9743 2695 9752 2695 9756 2696 9756 2698 9757 2700 9748 2709 9750 2711 9745 2725 9742 2723 9742 2725 9735 $$ 69-HK