Port Alert

Port of Houston, TX

October 25, 2025

Notices


NWS IS FORECASTING SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS PASSING THROUGH THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL AT APPROXIMATELY 1000 LOCAL, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 2025.
THESE SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE ARRIVING AHEAD OF THE MAIN LINE OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS, FORECASTED TO ARRIVE AT APPROXIMATELY 2100 LOCAL AND ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING WIND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 50 KNOTS AND ELVEVATED SEAS.

MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO CONSIDER THESE CONDITIONS BEFORE BEGINNING OR CONTINUING THEIR TRANSITS.

Very respectfully,
Vessel Traffic Service
USCG Sector Houston-Galveston
(281) 464-4837    24/7 Watch Supervisor
 
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