Severe Tropical Storm Watch | Effective 06/17/2026 08:28

Headline: 
Tropical Storm Watch issued June 17 at 10:28AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Tropical Storm Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 8:28am
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description: 
* WHAT...The potential for winds up to 35 knots with gusts over 40 knots, rough bay waters, and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Galveston Bay and Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM. * 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov