Active AlertsSurfside Beach, TX

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.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the MatagordaPeninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and theBolivar Peninsula.* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water.