Beach Hazards Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
317 AM CST Fri Nov 8 2024

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Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
317 AM CST Fri Nov 8 2024

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING 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...From this evening through 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swimming is not recommended along area
  beaches this weekend. There are only limited lifeguards on
  patrol. Be sure to stay away from rocks, piers and jetties
  where rip currents will be strongest.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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