Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
138 WHUS44 KHGX 092208 CFWHGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 408 PM CST Sat Nov 9 2024 TXZ436>439-101100- /O.CON.KHGX.BH.S.0010.000000T0000Z-241110T1500Z/ Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island- Bolivar Peninsula- 408 PM CST Sat Nov 9 2024 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Elevated swells, large surf, above normal tide levels, and a high risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Though Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Large surf and a high risk of rip currents will make for dangerous swimming conditions. In addition, water levels will run above normal and wave run-up will pose a minor coastal flood threat around times of high tide into Sunday morning. The lowest lying portions and roads along the Bolivar Peninsula including the intersection of Highway 87 at 124, western Galveston Island, Blue Water Highway and Surfside may see some minor overwash around those times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. && $$