Expires:202411051915;;523282 FZUS74 KBRO 051830 MWSBRO Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1230 PM CST Tue Nov 5 2024 GMZ170-051915- 1230 PM CST Tue Nov 5 2024 ...STRONG SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS MOVING THROUGH THE WATERS WELL EAST OF SOUTH PADRE ISLAND... The areas affected include... Waters from Port Mansfield TX to the Rio Grande River from 20 to 60 NM... At 1228 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated strong showers and thunderstorms along and just behind a cold front, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These showers and thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 62 nm east of Laguna Madre to 49 nm east of South Padre Island to 43 nm east of Boca Chica Beach, moving east at 20 knots. Strong thunderstorms will remain over mainly open waters. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these storms pass. && LAT...LON 2596 9640 2612 9642 2632 9634 2658 9621 2658 9609 2620 9600 2610 9599 2596 9600 $$ 52-BSG