Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued December 5 at 9:50AM CST until December 6 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 5, 2024 - 7:50am
Expires:
December 5, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
Bolivar Peninsula.
* WHEN...Through at least Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An environment supporting prolonged periods
of high rip current risk may exist beyond Friday afternoon. Keep
up with the latest information from this office for the latest
and if any extensions to this statement may be necessary.
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