Severe Tropical Storm Watch | Effective 06/16/2026 08:28

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Watch issued June 16 at 10:28AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 16, 2026 - 8:28am
Expires: 
June 16, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt this afternoon increasing to 25 to 35 knots tonight, with gusts to 45 knots possible. Winds will shift to southwest on Wednesday. Seas will build to 4 to 6 feet tonight and 7 to 10 ft Wednesday. * WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America. * WHEN...Through Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Tropical storm force winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction: 
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Area Description: 
Galveston Bay; Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM; 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
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov