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Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX

213 AM CDT Sun May 5 2024



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Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-

Bolivar Peninsula-

213 AM CDT Sun May 5 2024



...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...



* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.



* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda 

  Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the 

  Bolivar Peninsula.



* WHEN...Through this evening.



* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 

  from shore into deeper water.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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