2 products issued by NWS for:
Heat Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 241 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024 TXZ214-236>238-300-313-335>338-436>439-270345- /O.EXA.KHGX.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240528T0300Z/ Chambers-Inland Matagorda-Inland Brazoria-Inland Galveston- Southern Liberty-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda- Coastal Brazoria-Coastal Galveston-Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-Bolivar Peninsula- Including the cities of Galveston, Winnie, Stowell, Freeport, Clute, Dickinson, Mont Belvieu, Lake Jackson, La Marque, Alvin, Old River-Winfree, Bay City, Pasadena, Angleton, Pearland, Anahuac, Texas City, Devers, Baytown, Surfside Beach, League City, Friendswood, and Palacios 241 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 112. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$
Beach Hazards Statement
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 422 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024 TXZ436>439-280300- /O.EXT.KHGX.BH.S.0003.000000T0000Z-240528T0300Z/ Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island- Bolivar Peninsula- 422 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...High risk of rip currents and above normal surf. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Difficult to dangerous swimming conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If at the beach, swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties and piers. In addition, don`t swim at the eastern or western tips of Galveston Island. Tidal currents and rip currents are always dangerous there. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Galveston Beach Patrol is recommending adult experienced swimmers only go no more than waist deep water, and those non-swimmers with kids to stay on the beach. && $$