Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
279 WHUS44 KHGX 212240 CFWHGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 540 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024 TXZ436>439-220645- /O.NEW.KHGX.RP.S.0020.240521T2240Z-240523T0500Z/ Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island- Bolivar Peninsula- 540 PM CDT Tue May 21 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High risk of strong rip currents will likely extend through the upcoming weekend. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. 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. && $$