Alertes en vigueurBolivar Peninsula, TX

What: For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip currents and elevated tide levels. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
Where: Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula.
When: For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 10 AM CDT Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 10 AM CDT Monday through Tuesday evening.
Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. High wave run up on area beaches possible. Water may briefly approach the Highway 87/124 intersection around high tide times.
Additional Details: Localized minor coastal flooding will be possible during times of high tide mainly near Galveston Bay.

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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.