Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston, TX
638 WHUS44 KHGX 180706 CFWHGX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 206 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 TXZ436>439-182000- /O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-241019T1200Z/ /O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241019T1200Z/ 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. && $$