Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
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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.

&&

$$