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SE TX Marine Info
Southeast Texas Marine Information
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Marine Forecasts:
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General Information
Marine Spotter Information
Along with the Galveston Bay and Upper Texas Coast Nearshore forecasts, the Houston/Galveston
National Weather Office is also responsible for the issuance of advisories and warnings for
the thousands of marniners in this vicinity. By last count, there are over 100,000 registered
boats/ships/etc that cruise the waterways of the upper Texas coastline. Here is some more
information on becoming a Marine Spotters.
Buoy Data
Of the many important pieces of weather information, mariners probably rely on buoy data the
most. Below is a list of some web sites that offer this information. The Marine Products
list on the far left window/screen uses some of these sites as well.
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National Data Buoy Center has a site which contains a plethora of info on new
and old buoy data.
- From the folks at Penn State, here is some more
Offshore
Weather Data.
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Texas Automated Buoy System (TABS) is sponsored in part by the Texas General
Land Office, Geochemical and Environmental Research Group and Texas A&M; University. The TABS site
does provide real time oceanographic data in support of oil spill prevention and response.
Port Meteorological Office
Another important part of the NWS Marine Program is the Port
Meteorological Office (PMO). The PMO here at this office coordinates the Voluntary Observing Ship
(VOS) Program for the Upper Texas Coast. The ports served by the PMO Houston run from Freeport to Beaumont
(including the very busy Houston Ship Channel). The primary purpose of the VOS program is to get the large
ships at sea to take voluntary weather observations which are very important to forecasters.
- PMO and PMO-related Links
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Houston PMO Page
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NWS PMO and VOS Homepage
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U.S. Radiofacsimile Broadcasts
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Marine Prediction Center
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SEAS Weather Observations
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UOTC [Upper Ocean Thermal Center]
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