Port Alert

Port of Houston, TX

December 04, 2025

Notices

"At 1535 (local) December 4, 2025, 25-30 knot winds gusting to 35 knots and 2-3 ft seas have been reported in the Lower Houston Ship Channel and Galveston Bay.  
 
A National Weather Service Small Craft Advisory is in effect until midnight tonight. 
 
Mariners are advised to consider these conditions before beginning or continuing transits." 
Very respectfully,
Vessel Traffic Service
USCG Sector Houston-Galveston
(281) 464-4837    24/7 Watch Supervisor
 
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