


Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
605 WHUS44 KHGX 241815 CFWHGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 115 PM CDT Sat May 24 2025 TXZ436>439-250215- /O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250527T1200Z/ Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island- Bolivar Peninsula- 115 PM CDT Sat May 24 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate risk of rip current early today will gradually increase to a high risk through the day, and will persist into the upcoming week. Use extra caution this holiday weekend. Stay aware of the beach flags and listen to lifeguards. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$