WWUS84 KHGX 150253 RFWHGX URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 953 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...Elevated to Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected Today and Saturday... Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected across portions of Southeast Texas on Saturday. Dry weather in the wake of a cold front, west sustained winds around 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, alongside afternoon relative humidity values in the upper teens to middle 20s will lead to critical fire weather conditions. TXZ195>199-210>213-226-227-235>238-313-335>337-151200- /O.CON.KHGX.FW.W.0003.250315T1700Z-250316T0200Z/ Burleson-Brazos-Washington-Grimes-Montgomery-Colorado-Austin- Waller-Inland Harris-Wharton-Fort Bend-Inland Jackson- Inland Matagorda-Inland Brazoria-Inland Galveston-Coastal Harris- Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-Coastal Brazoria- 953 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to 85. * IMPACTS...Any fires that start could rapidly increase in size and intensity, and move quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will create explosive fire growth potential. Exercise extra caution with respect to all outdoor activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Report wildfires quickly to local officials such as fire department or law enforcement office. && $$ JM *****************************************************WHUS74 KHGX 150127 MWWHGX URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 827 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025 GMZ330-335-350-355-150930- /O.NEW.KHGX.MF.Y.0026.250315T0127Z-250315T1500Z/ Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay- Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM- 827 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility will make navigation difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patches and banks of dense sea fog will be possible overnight ahead of a cold front. The threat of dense sea fog should come to and end mid Saturday morning as this cold front pushes offshore and drier conditions set in. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass. && $$ GMZ370-375-150930- /O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-250315T1200Z/ 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- 827 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025 ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 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 7 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the rest of today, seas building to around 6 feet are expected with 15 to 20 knot winds. Winds and seas will increase further tonight into early tomorrow morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. && $$