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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1235 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025

TXZ436>439-040145-
/O.NEW.KHGX.RP.S.0018.251003T1735Z-251005T0600Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
1235 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
107 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-040600-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0008.251004T0000Z-251005T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0012.251004T0000Z-251005T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
107 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
  Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this evening
  to 7 AM CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM
  CDT this evening through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the most
  experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These
  rip currents can become life-threatening to anyone entering the
  surf.

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. 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.

&&

$$

KRS

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