Port Update
Corpus Christi, TX
January 19, 2024
Notices
SUNRISE: 0715 hrs
SUNSET: 1745 hrs
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When Outbound Passages are restricted to pilot boarding no earlier than Sunrise and later than the time detailed below for the various locations:
FROM VIOLA BASIN: -5 1/2 HOURS BEFORE SUNSET
FROM TULE BASIN: - 5 HOURS BEFORE SUNSET
FROM CHEMICAL BASIN: 4 1/2 HOURS BEFORE SUNSET
FROM AVERY BASIN: 4 HOURS BEFORE SUNSET
FROM MAIN BASIN: 3 1/2 HOURS BEFORE SUNSET
FROM INGLESIDE: 2 1/2 HOURS BEFORE SUNSET
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PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI IS OPEN.
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Please find attached MSIB 03-24 UPDATE 1 as the US Coast Guard will resume dredging operations in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel near the Avery Turning Basin form17 January 2024 thru 29 January 2024 between the hours of 2100 and 0500.
CANCELLED 2100 17 JAN TO 0500 18 JAN & 2100 18 JAN TO 0500 19 JAN.
Please see attached for more information.
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Coastal Waters Forecast for Texas National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
908 AM CST Fri Jan 19 , 2024
Middle Texas coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Matagorda ship channel out to 60 nautical miles.
Seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves
...along with occasional height of the average highest 10 percent of the waves.
GMZ200-200415-
908 AM CST Fri Jan 19 , 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE MIDDLE TEXAS COASTAL WATERS...
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for all waters through this afternoon, continuing through tonight for the open waters.
Winds could occasionally gust to gale force through early this afternoon.
Sustained winds decreased to moderate to strong tonight and continue through Saturday.
There is a 20-30% chance of showers on Saturday.
A moderate to strong easterly flow is expected on Sunday, becoming southeast by Sunday night and continuing through Monday.
This will likely warrant additional Small Craft Advisories through early in the week.
Onshore flow weakens by mid-week. Increased moisture will lead to a 50 to 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms through midweek.
$$
GMZ236-237-200415- Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays- San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays-
908 AM CST Fri Jan 19 , 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy to rough.
.TONIGHT...North winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters choppy to occasionally rough.
.SATURDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.
.SUNDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. Showers likely in the evening, then showers after midnight.
.MONDAY...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters are slightly choppy. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...East winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters are slightly choppy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ231-232-200415- Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre-Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays-
908 AM CST Fri Jan 19 , 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...North winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots this afternoon. Bay and inland waters are rough to occasionally very rough.
.TONIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.
.SATURDAY...North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters choppy to occasionally rough.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters choppy to occasionally rough. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.SUNDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. Showers.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. Showers likely in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
.MONDAY...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters are slightly choppy. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers are likely, mainly in the morning.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters smooth. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ255-200415- Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM-
908 AM CST Fri Jan 19 , 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...North winds 25 to 30 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet.
.TONIGHT...North winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming northeast 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet.
.SATURDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet. A slight chance of showers after midnight.
.SUNDAY...East winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet, building to 6 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet in the afternoon. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. Waves 7 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet. Showers likely in the evening, then showers after midnight.
.MONDAY...South winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Waves 6 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet. Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...East winds around 10 knots. Waves 4 to 5 feet, occasionally seas up to 6 feet. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Winds and seas are higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ250-200415- Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
908 AM CST Fri Jan 19 , 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet, building to 6 to 8 feet, occasionally seas up to 10 feet this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet.
.SATURDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet. A slight chance of showers.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.SUNDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southeast 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Waves 6 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet. Showers.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to30 knots. Waves 7 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet. Showers likely in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
.MONDAY...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Waves 6 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 10 knots. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Winds and seas are higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ270-275-200415- Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM-
908 AM CST Fri Jan 19 , 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet, building to 7 to 10 feet, occasionally seas up to 13 feet this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Waves 6 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet, subsiding to 6 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Northeast winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Waves 6 to 8 feet, occasionally seas up to 10 feet. A chance of showers after midnight.
.SUNDAY...East winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. Waves 7 to 10 feet, occasionally seas up to 13 feet. Showers likely.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. Waves 9 to 10 feet, occasionally seas up to 13 feet. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
.MONDAY...South winds 20 to 25 knots. Waves 7 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet. Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Waves 6 to 8 feet, occasionally seas up to 10 feet. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 10 knots. Waves 5 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Winds and seas are higher in and near thunderstorms.
908 AM CST Fri Jan 19 , 2024
Middle Texas coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Matagorda ship channel out to 60 nautical miles.
Seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves
...along with occasional height of the average highest 10 percent of the waves.
GMZ200-200415-
908 AM CST Fri Jan 19 , 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE MIDDLE TEXAS COASTAL WATERS...
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for all waters through this afternoon, continuing through tonight for the open waters.
Winds could occasionally gust to gale force through early this afternoon.
Sustained winds decreased to moderate to strong tonight and continue through Saturday.
There is a 20-30% chance of showers on Saturday.
A moderate to strong easterly flow is expected on Sunday, becoming southeast by Sunday night and continuing through Monday.
This will likely warrant additional Small Craft Advisories through early in the week.
Onshore flow weakens by mid-week. Increased moisture will lead to a 50 to 90 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms through midweek.
$$
GMZ236-237-200415- Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays- San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays-
908 AM CST Fri Jan 19 , 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...North winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy to rough.
.TONIGHT...North winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters choppy to occasionally rough.
.SATURDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.
.SUNDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. Showers likely in the evening, then showers after midnight.
.MONDAY...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters are slightly choppy. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...East winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters are slightly choppy. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ231-232-200415- Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre-Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays-
908 AM CST Fri Jan 19 , 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
.REST OF TODAY...North winds 25 to 30 knots, diminishing to 20 to 25 knots this afternoon. Bay and inland waters are rough to occasionally very rough.
.TONIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.
.SATURDAY...North winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming northeast 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters choppy to occasionally rough.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters choppy to occasionally rough. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.SUNDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. Showers.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. Showers likely in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
.MONDAY...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the morning.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters are slightly choppy. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers are likely, mainly in the morning.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters smooth. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ255-200415- Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM-
908 AM CST Fri Jan 19 , 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...North winds 25 to 30 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet.
.TONIGHT...North winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming northeast 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet.
.SATURDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet. A slight chance of showers after midnight.
.SUNDAY...East winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet, building to 6 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet in the afternoon. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. Waves 7 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet. Showers likely in the evening, then showers after midnight.
.MONDAY...South winds 20 to 25 knots, diminishing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Waves 6 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet. Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...East winds around 10 knots. Waves 4 to 5 feet, occasionally seas up to 6 feet. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Winds and seas are higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ250-200415- Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
908 AM CST Fri Jan 19 , 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet, building to 6 to 8 feet, occasionally seas up to 10 feet this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet.
.SATURDAY...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet. A slight chance of showers.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
.SUNDAY...East winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming southeast 20 to 25 knots in the afternoon. Waves 6 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet. Showers.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to30 knots. Waves 7 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet. Showers likely in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
.MONDAY...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Waves 6 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet. Showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet. A chance of thunderstorms. Showers likely.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 10 knots. Waves 4 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Winds and seas are higher in and near thunderstorms.
$$
GMZ270-275-200415- Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM-
908 AM CST Fri Jan 19 , 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...Northeast winds 25 to 30 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet, building to 7 to 10 feet, occasionally seas up to 13 feet this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Waves 6 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet, subsiding to 6 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Northeast winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet. A chance of showers, mainly in the morning.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...East winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Waves 6 to 8 feet, occasionally seas up to 10 feet. A chance of showers after midnight.
.SUNDAY...East winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. Waves 7 to 10 feet, occasionally seas up to 13 feet. Showers likely.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. Waves 9 to 10 feet, occasionally seas up to 13 feet. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
.MONDAY...South winds 20 to 25 knots. Waves 7 to 9 feet, occasionally seas up to 11 feet. Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Waves 6 to 8 feet, occasionally seas up to 10 feet. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Waves 5 to 7 feet, occasionally seas up to 9 feet. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 10 knots. Waves 5 to 6 feet, occasionally seas up to 8 feet. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Winds and seas are higher in and near thunderstorms.
