Port Alert
Port of Houston, TX
November 24, 2025
Notices
"The National Weather Service reports a strong line of widely scattered showers and thunderstorms for the Houston Ship Channel and Galveston Bay late this afternoon into the evening. Potential for elevated sea, and strong damaging wind gust are possible.
Mariners are advised to consider these weather conditions before beginning or continuing their transits.
All vessels and facilities are encouraged to take preventive measures in advance of the front. Such measures may include the following:
- Safety measures should be taken to secure missile hazards, nonessential equipment, and loose gear.
- Ensure vessel moorings are adequate for the predicted winds. Mooring lines ready to be doubled up with due consideration given effects of the front.
- Vessel operators should consider the use of assist tugs for maneuvering and docking operations.
- Vessels in the Bolivar Roads Anchorage should ensure that anchor and anchoring equipment is in good working condition and standby to immediately respond to anchor dragging events.
- Continue to Monitor the National Weather Service and VTS Houston-Galveston frequencies for up-to-date forecasts."
Very respectfully,
Vessel Traffic Service
USCG Sector Houston-Galveston
(281) 464-4837 24/7 Watch Supervisor
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