Headline:
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 15 at 3:04AM CDT until June 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Beach Hazards Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 15, 2026 - 1:04am
Expires:
June 15, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Moderate to high risk of strong rip currents. Elevated
tides during times of high tide.
* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
Bolivar Peninsula.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Elevated tides could result in
minor coastal flooding and isolated overwash in some spots
during high tide.
Instruction:
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.
Area Description:
Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov