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Home Return to list Small Craft Advisory 0015 Issued by the Houston / Galveston Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-23 23:18:07 314 WHUS74 KHGX 240517 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1117 PM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 GMZ330-350-355-370-375-241330- /O.NEW.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.260225T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Matagorda Bay- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 1117 PM CST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lulls in wind could occur at times, especially during the afternoon on Wednesday. Winds should strengthen again Wednesday night into early Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 05:11:37 200 WHUS74 KHGX 241111 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 511 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 GMZ330-350-355-370-375-241915- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.260225T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Matagorda Bay- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 511 AM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-02-24 12:34:50 438 WHUS74 KHGX 241834 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1234 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 GMZ335-250245- /O.EXA.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.260225T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Galveston Bay- 1234 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and rough bay waters expected. * WHERE...Galveston Bay. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Strongest winds are expected on Wednesday with gusts between 25 to 30 kt. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ330-350-355-370-375-250245- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.260225T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Matagorda Bay- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 1234 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 12:34:50 438 WHUS74 KHGX 241834 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1234 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 GMZ335-250245- /O.EXA.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.260225T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Galveston Bay- 1234 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and rough bay waters expected. * WHERE...Galveston Bay. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Strongest winds are expected on Wednesday with gusts between 25 to 30 kt. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ330-350-355-370-375-250245- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.260225T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Matagorda Bay- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 1234 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-24 18:36:00 759 WHUS74 KHGX 250035 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 635 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-250845- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 635 PM CST Tue Feb 24 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, rough bay waters, and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 01:01:40 166 WHUS74 KHGX 250701 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 101 AM CST Wed Feb 25 2026 GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-251515- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 101 AM CST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, rough bay waters, and seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 05:46:08 884 WHUS74 KHGX 251145 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 545 AM CST Wed Feb 25 2026 GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-260000- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 545 AM CST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 12:46:21 321 WHUS74 KHGX 251845 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1245 PM CST Wed Feb 25 2026 GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-260245- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 1245 PM CST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-25 19:09:30 977 WHUS74 KHGX 260108 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 708 PM CST Wed Feb 25 2026 GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-260915- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 708 PM CST Wed Feb 25 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, rough bay waters, and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-26 00:07:10 860 WHUS74 KHGX 260606 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1206 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 GMZ350-355-370-375-261415- /O.EXT.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 1206 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ330-335-261200- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 1206 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and rough bay waters. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-26 00:07:10 860 WHUS74 KHGX 260606 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1206 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 GMZ350-355-370-375-261415- /O.EXT.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 1206 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ GMZ330-335-261200- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 1206 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and rough bay waters. * WHERE...Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-26 06:13:52 938 WHUS74 KHGX 261213 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 613 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 GMZ330-335-261315- /O.EXP.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 613 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Conditions are now below Small Craft Advisory criteria. $$ GMZ350-355-370-375-261800- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 613 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...South winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-02-26 06:13:52 938 WHUS74 KHGX 261213 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 613 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 GMZ330-335-261315- /O.EXP.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T1200Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- 613 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Conditions are now below Small Craft Advisory criteria. $$ GMZ350-355-370-375-261800- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 613 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...South winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 7 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-02-26 11:33:17 536 WHUS74 KHGX 261733 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1133 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 GMZ350-355-261845- /O.EXP.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- 1133 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Winds and seas have diminished, therefore the small craft advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ GMZ370-375-262300- /O.EXT.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T2300Z/ Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 1133 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-26 11:33:17 536 WHUS74 KHGX 261733 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1133 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 GMZ350-355-261845- /O.EXP.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T1800Z/ Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- 1133 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Winds and seas have diminished, therefore the small craft advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ GMZ370-375-262300- /O.EXT.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260226T2300Z/ Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 1133 AM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$ Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-02-26 16:55:24 734 WHUS74 KHGX 262255 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 455 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 GMZ370-375-270300- /O.EXT.KHGX.SC.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260227T0300Z/ Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM- 455 PM CST Thu Feb 26 2026 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Seas 5 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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