Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
046 WHUS44 KHGX 060818 CFWHGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 318 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024 TXZ436>439-061630- /O.CAN.KHGX.BH.S.0005.000000T0000Z-241007T0900Z/ /O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0035.000000T0000Z-241007T0900Z/ Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island- Bolivar Peninsula- 318 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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. && $$