Weather Alerts
Sent: November 18 at 3:35AM CST
Expires: November 18 at 6:00PM CST
Event: Rip Current Statement
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula.
* WHEN...Through 6 PM CST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected around high tide times. Best chances will be around the high tide cycles tonight into Monday morning. The lowest lying locations and roads along the Bolivar Peninsula including the intersection of Highway 87 at 124, western Galveston Island, Blue Water Highway and Surfside may see some minor overwash around high tide times. In addition, low lying coastal roads along the bayfront could see some minor overwash. This includes portions of Toddville Road in Seabrook and possibly the north approach to the roadway to the Lynchburg Ferry. There will be a high risk of rip currents along are beaches through as well. Swim near a lifeguard.
Target Area:
- Matagorda Islands
- Brazoria Islands
- Galveston Island
- Bolivar Peninsula
