Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 9 at 1:51PM CDT until October 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 11:51am
Expires:
October 9, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* 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, until 7 PM CDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 1 AM CDT
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov