Active AlertsBolivar Peninsula, TX

Beach Hazards Statement

Issued at Sat 11:34 PM May. 16
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: High risk of rip currents and elevated tide levels.
Where: Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula.
When: Through Monday morning.
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.

Recommended Action

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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