Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
638 AM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026

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Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
638 AM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.


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.

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