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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
422 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

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Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
422 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents and above normal surf.

* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
  Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
  Bolivar Peninsula.

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Difficult to dangerous swimming conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If at the beach, swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks,
jetties and piers. In addition, don`t swim at the eastern or
western tips of Galveston Island. Tidal currents and rip currents
are always dangerous there.

If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against
the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.
If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Galveston Beach Patrol is recommending adult experienced swimmers
only go no more than waist deep water, and those non-swimmers with
kids to stay on the beach.

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