Severe Tropical Storm Warning | Effective 06/16/2026 20:31

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Warning issued June 16 at 10:31PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Tropical Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 8:31pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 4:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Winds up to 35 kt with gusts potentially over 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. * WHERE...Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM, Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...Through Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Area Description: 
Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM; Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM; Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM
Forcast Office: 
NWS Houston/Galveston TX