Port Alert
Port of Houston, TX
January 12, 2026
Notices
National Weather Service Forecast predicts negative tide levels all week with the most significant negative tide levels Wednesday night, January 14th through Thursday, January 15th and again Friday night, January16th through Saturday, January 17th.
The current National Weather Service Low Water Advisory remains in effect until 1200 (local) Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
National Weather Service Forecast predicts two cold fronts moving through the VTS area with the first on Wednesday, January 14th through Friday, January 16th and the second on Friday, January 16th through Saturday, January 17th. Northwest to North winds of 20-25 kts are forecasted with the probability of driving water levels even lower to -2 to -3 ft MLLW.
Mariners are advised to consider the effects of low water conditions and elevated winds before beginning or continuing their transits.
Very respectfully,
Very respectfully,
Vessel Traffic Service
USCG Sector Houston-Galveston
(281) 464-4837 24/7 Watch Supervisor
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