Rip Current Statement for Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island +1 more
What: Dangerous rip currents. 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....
Official alert brief
WHAT
Dangerous rip currents.
WHERE
Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula.
WHEN
Through Monday evening.
IMPACTS
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instructions
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.