Active Alerts Anderson Ways, TX

Rip Current Statement
Issued at Sun 9:23 PM Jun. 16
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. Ifcaught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against thecurrent. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. Ifunable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Description

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the MatagordaPeninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and theBolivar Peninsula.* WHEN...From Monday morning through Tuesday morning.* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This advisory will likely be extendedthrough late week with substantially more dangerous conditionsare anticipated.