815 FZUS74 KBRO 161453 MWSBRO Marine Weather Statement National Weather Service Brownsville TX 953 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026 GMZ150-170-175-161645- 953 AM CDT Tue Jun 16 2026 ...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS AND WATERSPOUT POTENTIAL OVER THE WATERS... The areas affected include... Coastal waters from Port Mansfield TX to the Rio Grande River out 20 NM... Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield TX from 20 to 60 NM... Waters from Port Mansfield TX to the Rio Grande River from 20 to 60 NM... At 951 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated a line of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots and waterspouts. These thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 54 nm east of Laguna Madre to 27 nm south of Boca Chica Beach, moving north at 15 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. These strong thunderstorms will likely produce winds to around 30 knots, and could pose a serious hazard for boaters. A special marine warning may eventually be required when these strong thunderstorms reaches the nearshore waters. Boaters should consider heading for shore before these strong thunderstorms arrives. Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves. && LAT...LON 2597 9715 2602 9715 2710 9635 2708 9621 2698 9621 2644 9606 2596 9629 $$ Hallman