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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
206 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024

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Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
206 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
  Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
  Bolivar Peninsula.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, at times around high
  tide on Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through
  Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...At times of high tide, flooding of lots, parks, and
  roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
  water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.

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