Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 8 at 6:47AM CDT until October 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 8, 2026 - 4:47am
Expires:
October 8, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
Bolivar Peninsula.
* WHEN...Through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The risk of strong rip currents will increase today into Friday.
We may need to extend the rip current risk into Saturday.
Instruction:
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:
Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov