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Surf Report-Small NE Windswell

Surf Specialties — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 16:09:04 +0000

The surf on Saturday, Feb. 25th is marginally ridable, breaking around knee high. We have windswell out of the NE. Winds are blowing 12-15 knots and conditions are choppy and sideshore. Water temperature is 61 degrees. Surf Specialties is open all weekend so stop in! Aloha from Galveston!

Cloudy, cool weather today with a chance of light rain, but some sunshine likely on Sunday

Weather Wizard — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:00:12 +0000

Current Outlook (Tropical Outlook Below) Cloudy, cool conditions and a chance of light rain will be in our picture for much of today as cold air continues to flow in from high pressure to our northeast and an upper-level low pressure trough tracks across south Texas and northern Mexico. This morning’s weather map shows a [...]

Attend Galveston’s Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair Next Tuesday, February 28

Galveston.com — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:47:52 +0000

Job seekers and employers will connect next Tuesday, February 28, at Galveston’s 7th Annual Oceans of Opportunities Job Fair! Last year more than 1,500 job seekers met with representatives from the healthcare and hospitality industry, as well as visited with companies offering administrative, service, and other career opportunities in the greater Houston area, Galveston, and beyond.

3-Alarm Fire at Biodiesel Facility Contained

Galveston.com — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:03:47 +0000

Galveston firefighters responded to a fuel tank fire at Galveston Bay Biodiesel at 7:02PM last night. The facility is located in the 4900 block of Old Port Industrial Road on Galveston Island near the Galveston Ship Channel.

Flat With Strong Offshores

Surf Specialties — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:48:04 +0000

On Friday, Feb. 24th, the surf is flat due to a strong north wind blowing 25-30 knots. Water temperature is 61 degrees. Too flat to surf and too windy to SUP. We will keep you posted and have a great weekend. Support Surf Specialties! We will be in the shop all weekend! Aloha from Galveston

Windy conditions today to give way to chilly weather and a chance of light rain on Saturday.

Weather Wizard — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:13:03 +0000

Current Outlook (Tropical Outlook Below) Windy conditions and much cooler weather are in the picture for today as a strong cold front pushes off the Texas coast and high pressure builds in from the northwest. Clouds will linger behind the front, though we may see some sun this afternoon. Rain chances will increase tomorrow as [...]

Cloudy to partly cloudy skies with periods of fog and mild temperatures to give way to windy and much cooler weather for Friday and the weekend

Weather Wizard — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 13:49:33 +0000

Current Outlook (Tropical Outlook Below) Southwest winds continue to bring cloudy to partly cloudy skies, mild temperatures and periods of fog to Galveston. This will be changing dramatically by tomorrow as a cold front moves through the area bringing a chance of showers and much cooler temperatures for Friday and Saturday. This morning’s weather map [...]

Wednesday’s Surf Report

Surf Specialties — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:26:47 +0000

The surf today, Wed. Feb. 22nd is totally flat with a light south wind blowing 3-5 knots. The coastal fog has lifted and water temp is 60 degrees. No ridable surf is in the immediate forecast. The surf shop will be open so stop by and give us a visit. Aloha from Galveston.

Cloudy to partly cloudy and mild through tomorrow. Turning much cooler Friday and Saturday with a chance of showers.

Weather Wizard — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:51:50 +0000

Current Outlook (Tropical Outlook Below) We saw more sunshine yesterday than anticipated as clouds and fog cleared out during the day. The weak cool front that pushed briefly into southeast Texas yesterday moved back north as a warm front, leaving southwesterly winds, cloudy to partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures over the area. This should [...]

Fog and mostly cloudy skies to prevail through tomorrow with a chance of showers on Wednesday and Thursday

Weather Wizard — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:01:59 +0000

Current Outlook (Tropical Outlook Below) A weak cold front has moved near the Texas coast this morning where it is expected to stall and gradually dissipate. With light northeast to east winds and increasing low level moisture, fog and mostly cloudy skies will prevail through tomorrow. Milder temperatures are likely as we move towards the [...]