Coastal Flood Advisory for Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Bolivar Peninsula, Galveston Island
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- Official severity
- Minor
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What is happening
What: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads in the most low-lying ares with isolated road closures possible. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Where:...
What the bulletin says to do
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 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads in the most low-lying ares with isolated road closures possible. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 9 at 3:18AM CDT until October 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
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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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