Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement for Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island +1 more

What: High risk of rip currents expected and minor beach flooding possible. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. High wave run up on area beaches possible. Water may briefly approach the Highway 87/124...

TXMatagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula

Official alert brief

WHAT

High risk of rip currents expected and minor beach flooding possible.

WHERE

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

WHEN

Now through Monday morning.

IMPACTS

Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. High wave run up on area beaches possible. Water may briefly approach the Highway 87/124 intersection around high tide times.

Instructions

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.