WHUS44 KHGX 161424
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
924 AM CDT Fri Jul 16 2021

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Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
924 AM CDT Fri Jul 16 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Matagorda Islands, Brazoria Islands, Galveston Island 
  and Bolivar Peninsula Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. 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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