


Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
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090 WHUS44 KHGX 201441 CFWHGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 941 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025 TXZ436>439-202245- /O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250421T0100Z/ Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island- Bolivar Peninsula- 941 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * 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. && $$