Weather Alerts for GalvestonIssued by the National Weather Service |
RIP CURRENT STATEMENT | ||
GALVESTON | ||
Areas Affected: Matagorda Islands - Brazoria Islands - Galveston Island - Bolivar Peninsula |
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Effective: Tue, 10/29 2:34pm | Updated: Tue, 10/29 5:45pm | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Tue, 10/29 10:45pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Information: 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. |