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Rip Current Statement

Active

Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago

Ends Oct 1, 12:00 PM CDT

Issued Sep 30, 6:38 AM 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...Through Thursday morning.

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

Instructions

Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

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