Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Quintana, TX
March 28, 2024 2:10 PM CDT (19:10 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 7:13 AM Sunset 7:39 PM Moonrise 9:57 PM Moonset 7:57 AM |
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coastal waters forecast for texas national weather service houston/galveston tx 1028 am cdt Thu mar 28 2024
upper texas coastal waters from high island to the matagorda ship channel out 60 nautical miles including galveston and matagorda bays.
seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves - .along with the occasional height of the average highest 10 percent of the waves.
gmz350-355-290415- coastal waters from freeport to matagorda ship channel tx out 20 nm-coastal waters from high island to freeport tx out 20 nm- 1028 am cdt Thu mar 28 2024
Rest of today - Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast late. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Tonight - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Friday - Southeast winds around 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet.
Friday night - South winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
Saturday - South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
Saturday night - Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
Sunday - South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
Sunday night - Southeast winds around 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
Monday - South winds around 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
Monday night - South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
coastal waters forecast for texas national weather service houston/galveston tx 1028 am cdt Thu mar 28 2024
upper texas coastal waters from high island to the matagorda ship channel out 60 nautical miles including galveston and matagorda bays.
seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves - .along with the occasional height of the average highest 10 percent of the waves.
gmz350-355-290415- coastal waters from freeport to matagorda ship channel tx out 20 nm-coastal waters from high island to freeport tx out 20 nm- 1028 am cdt Thu mar 28 2024
GMZ300 Synopsis For High Island To The Matagorda Ship Channel Out 60 Nautical Miles Including Galveston And Matagorda Bays 1028 Am Cdt Thu Mar 28 2024
Synopsis for high island to the matagorda ship channel out 60 nm including galveston and matagorda bays
a lingering elevated, longer period southerly swell will continue to slowly decline. As surface high pressure moves off to the east, onshore winds should resume late today and gradually increase in speed heading into the weekend. Seas are expected to increase over the weekend as well. Moderate onshore winds and elevated seas can be expected to persist until a cold front moves through the area on Tuesday.
a lingering elevated, longer period southerly swell will continue to slowly decline. As surface high pressure moves off to the east, onshore winds should resume late today and gradually increase in speed heading into the weekend. Seas are expected to increase over the weekend as well. Moderate onshore winds and elevated seas can be expected to persist until a cold front moves through the area on Tuesday.
Area Discussion for - Houston/Galveston, TX
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1228 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
New AVIATION
SHORT TERM
(Today through Friday Night)
Issued at 159 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
Upper level ridge will continue to build over the Plains while the surface high continues to move to our east. Quasi-zonal flow aloft and southeast to south flow at the surface will lead to warmer and slightly more humid conditions through the remainder of the short term period. Therefore, a dry and warmer day is on tap for southeast TX today with plenty of sunshine and highs into the low to mid 70s.
Mostly clear skies and light winds will lead to another quiet and chilly night. Overnight lows will mainly be in the 50s.
Ridging aloft will continue to dominate the weather pattern on Friday. Lee cyclogenesis across the mid/high Plains will result in a tight surface pressure gradient during the day. In addition, a south to north low-level jet will move over the region; therefore, a breezy Friday can be expected. Southerly surface winds, 850 mb temperatures into the 9 to 12 degC range and mostly sunny skies will result in warmer conditions. Highs will climb into the upper 70s to near 80. A tranquil and mild night is anticipated Friday night into Saturday with temperatures into the upper 50s to mid 60s.
JM
LONG TERM
(Saturday through Wednesday)
Issued at 159 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
Mid/upper ridging and sfc onshore flow will rule the day this weekend into Monday. There will be weak disturbances embedded in the south to southwest flow aloft. Enough moisture and lift may exist to result in periods of cloudiness during this time frame.
That could have implications on temperatures. The Friday-Monday forecast remains quite warm with rising humidity. But guidance has managed to trend those temps slightly downward and that may be due to clouds. For now, inland high temperatures are still expected to average around 80 on Saturday, low/mid 80s Sunday, and mid/upper 80s Monday (5-10 degrees cooler near the coast each day). Overnight lows generally 65-70 degrees. South to southeast winds are expected to gradually increase during this time frame.
The aforementioned wind increase is a function of the next approaching system. Deep, positive tilted mid/upper troughing over western CONUS induces LL pressure falls over the OK, KS, and the TX panhandle on Monday. The resulting sfc low pressure system deepens over KS and moves northeastward towards the Great Lakes on Tuesday, while the low's trailing cold front pushes through SE TX. Though the bulk of the large scale lift passes our region to the north, LL convergence from the front as well as some modest PVA from the approaching trough may suffice for a few showers and thunderstorms along and ahead of the front. I kept Tuesday's PoPs relatively low, ranging from 10% in our SW counties to generally 20-30% elsewhere. Northern most Piney Woods areas in our CWA may be far enough north to feel a little more of that large scale PVA.
Thus we have 30-40% in the northernmost reaches of our CWA
Cooler, drier, and breezy conditions are expected behind the front. The southern half of the CWA may sneak in another day in the 80s on Tuesday. By Wednesday, our temperatures grids show widespread low/mid 70s for highs with upper 60s in our northern counties. The early outlook for next Wednesday night has lows generally in the mid 40s to low 50s.
Self
AVIATION
(18Z TAF Issuance)
Issued at 1221 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
VFR forecast will continue. Very light/variable winds early this aft- ernoon will be transitioning to a light SE flow through the remainder of the afternoon (5-9kts) into the overnight hours. Falling pressures over the Southern Plains will help to strengthen S/SE winds tomorrow.
41
MARINE
Issued at 159 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
As a surface high pressure system progresses eastward, light northeast winds will veer southeastward today. Southeast to south winds will continue and gradually increase through the weekend and into early next week. The increasing wind speeds along with the growing south to southeasterly fetch will gradually build seas.
Caution flags may be warranted by the end of the week into early next week. Cannot rule out advisories either. A cold front is expected to push offshore on Tuesday. Strong NW winds are possible in the front's wake by Tuesday night into Wednesday. Advisory level winds and seas will be possible behind the front.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
College Station (CLL) 74 54 78 59 / 0 0 0 0 Houston (IAH) 75 55 78 61 / 0 0 0 10 Galveston (GLS) 70 62 75 66 / 0 0 0 10
HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
TX...None.
GM...None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1228 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
New AVIATION
SHORT TERM
(Today through Friday Night)
Issued at 159 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
Upper level ridge will continue to build over the Plains while the surface high continues to move to our east. Quasi-zonal flow aloft and southeast to south flow at the surface will lead to warmer and slightly more humid conditions through the remainder of the short term period. Therefore, a dry and warmer day is on tap for southeast TX today with plenty of sunshine and highs into the low to mid 70s.
Mostly clear skies and light winds will lead to another quiet and chilly night. Overnight lows will mainly be in the 50s.
Ridging aloft will continue to dominate the weather pattern on Friday. Lee cyclogenesis across the mid/high Plains will result in a tight surface pressure gradient during the day. In addition, a south to north low-level jet will move over the region; therefore, a breezy Friday can be expected. Southerly surface winds, 850 mb temperatures into the 9 to 12 degC range and mostly sunny skies will result in warmer conditions. Highs will climb into the upper 70s to near 80. A tranquil and mild night is anticipated Friday night into Saturday with temperatures into the upper 50s to mid 60s.
JM
LONG TERM
(Saturday through Wednesday)
Issued at 159 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
Mid/upper ridging and sfc onshore flow will rule the day this weekend into Monday. There will be weak disturbances embedded in the south to southwest flow aloft. Enough moisture and lift may exist to result in periods of cloudiness during this time frame.
That could have implications on temperatures. The Friday-Monday forecast remains quite warm with rising humidity. But guidance has managed to trend those temps slightly downward and that may be due to clouds. For now, inland high temperatures are still expected to average around 80 on Saturday, low/mid 80s Sunday, and mid/upper 80s Monday (5-10 degrees cooler near the coast each day). Overnight lows generally 65-70 degrees. South to southeast winds are expected to gradually increase during this time frame.
The aforementioned wind increase is a function of the next approaching system. Deep, positive tilted mid/upper troughing over western CONUS induces LL pressure falls over the OK, KS, and the TX panhandle on Monday. The resulting sfc low pressure system deepens over KS and moves northeastward towards the Great Lakes on Tuesday, while the low's trailing cold front pushes through SE TX. Though the bulk of the large scale lift passes our region to the north, LL convergence from the front as well as some modest PVA from the approaching trough may suffice for a few showers and thunderstorms along and ahead of the front. I kept Tuesday's PoPs relatively low, ranging from 10% in our SW counties to generally 20-30% elsewhere. Northern most Piney Woods areas in our CWA may be far enough north to feel a little more of that large scale PVA.
Thus we have 30-40% in the northernmost reaches of our CWA
Cooler, drier, and breezy conditions are expected behind the front. The southern half of the CWA may sneak in another day in the 80s on Tuesday. By Wednesday, our temperatures grids show widespread low/mid 70s for highs with upper 60s in our northern counties. The early outlook for next Wednesday night has lows generally in the mid 40s to low 50s.
Self
AVIATION
(18Z TAF Issuance)
Issued at 1221 PM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
VFR forecast will continue. Very light/variable winds early this aft- ernoon will be transitioning to a light SE flow through the remainder of the afternoon (5-9kts) into the overnight hours. Falling pressures over the Southern Plains will help to strengthen S/SE winds tomorrow.
41
MARINE
Issued at 159 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024
As a surface high pressure system progresses eastward, light northeast winds will veer southeastward today. Southeast to south winds will continue and gradually increase through the weekend and into early next week. The increasing wind speeds along with the growing south to southeasterly fetch will gradually build seas.
Caution flags may be warranted by the end of the week into early next week. Cannot rule out advisories either. A cold front is expected to push offshore on Tuesday. Strong NW winds are possible in the front's wake by Tuesday night into Wednesday. Advisory level winds and seas will be possible behind the front.
PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS
College Station (CLL) 74 54 78 59 / 0 0 0 0 Houston (IAH) 75 55 78 61 / 0 0 0 10 Galveston (GLS) 70 62 75 66 / 0 0 0 10
HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
TX...None.
GM...None.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
FPST2 | 1 mi | 52 min | E 9.9G | 66°F | 69°F | 30.22 | ||
LUIT2 | 13 mi | 52 min | ESE 6G | 67°F | 68°F | 30.24 | ||
GRRT2 | 33 mi | 52 min | E 1.9G | 66°F | 66°F | 30.22 | ||
EMAT2 | 36 mi | 52 min | ESE 7G | 67°F | 69°F | 30.23 | ||
GTOT2 | 37 mi | 52 min | SE 2.9G | 66°F | 68°F | 30.24 | ||
EPTT2 - 8771013 - Eagle Point, TX | 42 mi | 52 min | ESE 6G | 69°F | 66°F | 30.24 | ||
GNJT2 - 8771341 - Galveston Bay (North Jetty), TX | 42 mi | 52 min | ESE 8G | 63°F | 66°F | 30.22 | ||
KGVW | 42 mi | 40 min | E 9.9 | 66°F | 50°F |
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Airport Reports
EDIT (hide/show)  Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
KLBX TEXAS GULF COAST RGNL,TX | 14 sm | 17 min | ESE 08 | 10 sm | Clear | 75°F | 54°F | 47% | 30.22 |
Freeport Harbor
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Thu -- 07:15 AM CDT Sunrise
Thu -- 07:18 AM CDT 1.41 feet High Tide
Thu -- 08:57 AM CDT Moonset
Thu -- 11:50 AM CDT 1.02 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 03:31 PM CDT 1.17 feet High Tide
Thu -- 07:37 PM CDT Sunset
Thu -- 10:56 PM CDT Moonrise
Thu -- 11:51 PM CDT -0.25 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Thu -- 07:15 AM CDT Sunrise
Thu -- 07:18 AM CDT 1.41 feet High Tide
Thu -- 08:57 AM CDT Moonset
Thu -- 11:50 AM CDT 1.02 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 03:31 PM CDT 1.17 feet High Tide
Thu -- 07:37 PM CDT Sunset
Thu -- 10:56 PM CDT Moonrise
Thu -- 11:51 PM CDT -0.25 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Freeport Harbor, Texas, Tide feet
12 am |
-0.1 |
1 am |
0.1 |
2 am |
0.3 |
3 am |
0.6 |
4 am |
0.9 |
5 am |
1.1 |
6 am |
1.3 |
7 am |
1.4 |
8 am |
1.4 |
9 am |
1.3 |
10 am |
1.1 |
11 am |
1 |
12 pm |
1 |
1 pm |
1.1 |
2 pm |
1.1 |
3 pm |
1.2 |
4 pm |
1.2 |
5 pm |
1.1 |
6 pm |
1 |
7 pm |
0.8 |
8 pm |
0.6 |
9 pm |
0.3 |
10 pm |
0 |
11 pm |
-0.2 |
Christmas Point
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Thu -- 02:37 AM CDT 0.06 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:14 AM CDT Sunrise
Thu -- 08:56 AM CDT Moonset
Thu -- 10:36 AM CDT 0.83 feet High Tide
Thu -- 03:20 PM CDT 0.64 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:13 PM CDT 0.71 feet High Tide
Thu -- 07:37 PM CDT Sunset
Thu -- 10:56 PM CDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Thu -- 02:37 AM CDT 0.06 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:14 AM CDT Sunrise
Thu -- 08:56 AM CDT Moonset
Thu -- 10:36 AM CDT 0.83 feet High Tide
Thu -- 03:20 PM CDT 0.64 feet Low Tide
Thu -- 07:13 PM CDT 0.71 feet High Tide
Thu -- 07:37 PM CDT Sunset
Thu -- 10:56 PM CDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Christmas Point, Christmas Bay, Texas, Tide feet
12 am |
0.3 |
1 am |
0.2 |
2 am |
0.1 |
3 am |
0.1 |
4 am |
0.1 |
5 am |
0.2 |
6 am |
0.4 |
7 am |
0.5 |
8 am |
0.7 |
9 am |
0.8 |
10 am |
0.8 |
11 am |
0.8 |
12 pm |
0.8 |
1 pm |
0.7 |
2 pm |
0.7 |
3 pm |
0.6 |
4 pm |
0.6 |
5 pm |
0.7 |
6 pm |
0.7 |
7 pm |
0.7 |
8 pm |
0.7 |
9 pm |
0.7 |
10 pm |
0.6 |
11 pm |
0.5 |
Houston/Galveston, TX,
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