Expires:202410312145;;240541 FZUS74 KHGX 312048 MWSHGX Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 348 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024 GMZ350-355-370-375-312145- 348 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... 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... At 347 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near High Island 52 to 8 nm south of Galveston 424, moving east at around 20 knots. 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 2815 9521 2857 9551 2932 9430 2895 9416 $$