Rip Current Statement

Active

Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula

Status In Progress Started about 6 hours ago

Ends Jun 12, 10:00 AM CDT

Issued Jun 11, 11:44 PM CDT

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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