Beach Hazards Statement

* WHAT...Moderate to high risk of strong rip currents. Elevated tides during times of high tide..

* 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. Elevated tides could result in minor coastal flooding and isolated overwash in some spots during high tide.