2 products issued by NWS for: Galveston TX
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1032 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024 TXZ438-439-221145- /O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240623T0000Z/ /O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-240623T0000Z/ Galveston Island-Bolivar Peninsula- 1032 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches along Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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. && $$
Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 1032 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024 TXZ438-439-221145- /O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240623T0000Z/ /O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-240623T0000Z/ Galveston Island-Bolivar Peninsula- 1032 PM CDT Fri Jun 21 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches along Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$