Rip Current Statement 12/05/2024 19:36 for Texas areas

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued December 5 at 9:36PM CST until December 6 at 3:00PM CST by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 5, 2024 - 7:36pm
Expires: 
December 6, 2024 - 3:45am
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