Beach Hazards Statement for Matagorda Islands
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Matagorda Islands
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- Moderate
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- Likely
What is happening
What: Strong rip currents are expected. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Where: Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. When: From 7 AM CDT this morning through late tonight.
What the bulletin says to do
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Strong rip currents are expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Lifecycle record
Official revisions
- Update
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 23 at 3:56AM CDT until July 24 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Official revision - Update
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 22 at 10:21PM CDT until July 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Official revision - Alert
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 22 at 1:57PM CDT until July 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Houston/Galveston TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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