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Galveston weather alerts

1 active alert for Galveston, Texas right now: an Air Quality Alert.

34 in the last 30 days 38 in 12 months (since Aug 30) most common: Rip Current Statement Get alerts on your phone →

Active alerts for Galveston County

NWS issues alerts by county; Galveston is in Galveston County. Refreshed every few minutes; times in CDT.

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Air Quality Alert

Issued Wed, Oct 21, 3:49 PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX Until Thu, Oct 22, 8:00 PM CDT (in 7 hr)

Area: Inland Harris; Inland Brazoria; Inland Galveston; Coastal Harris; Coastal Brazoria; Coastal Galveston; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula

AQAHGX The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Houston, Galveston, and Brazoria area for Thursday, October 22, 2026. Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone pollution in the Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas on Thursday. You can help prevent ozone po...

What it means: Air pollution such as ozone or wildfire smoke has reached unhealthy levels. Limit outdoor exertion, especially for children, older adults and anyone with heart or lung conditions.

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Last 30 days

Recent alerts for Galveston County

Alert	Issued	Ended	Issued by
Rip Current Statement	Oct 17, 5:25 PM	Oct 18, 7:00 AM	Houston/Galveston TX
Wind Advisory	Oct 17, 9:42 AM	Oct 17, 1:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Wind Advisory	Oct 17, 12:03 AM	Oct 17, 1:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Wind Advisory	Oct 16, 9:57 PM	Oct 17, 1:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Wind Advisory	Oct 16, 9:57 PM	Oct 17, 1:00 AM	Houston/Galveston TX
Wind Advisory	Oct 16, 1:31 PM	Oct 17, 1:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Wind Advisory	Oct 16, 1:31 PM	Oct 17, 1:00 AM	Houston/Galveston TX
Wind Advisory	Oct 15, 11:29 PM	Oct 17, 1:00 AM	Houston/Galveston TX
Wind Advisory	Oct 15, 11:29 PM	Oct 17, 1:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Wind Advisory	Oct 15, 12:27 PM	Oct 17, 1:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Wind Advisory	Oct 15, 12:27 PM	Oct 17, 1:00 AM	Houston/Galveston TX
Rip Current Statement	Oct 12, 1:30 PM	Oct 12, 7:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Rip Current Statement	Oct 12, 5:06 AM	Oct 12, 7:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Rip Current Statement	Oct 10, 6:54 AM	Oct 10, 8:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Rip Current Statement	Oct 9, 11:19 PM	Oct 10, 8:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Air Quality Alert	Oct 9, 2:22 PM	Oct 10, 6:30 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Coastal Flood Advisory	Oct 9, 1:51 PM	Oct 9, 7:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Rip Current Statement	Oct 9, 1:51 PM	Oct 10, 1:00 AM	Houston/Galveston TX
Rip Current Statement	Oct 9, 3:18 AM	Oct 10, 1:00 AM	Houston/Galveston TX
Coastal Flood Advisory	Oct 9, 3:18 AM	Oct 9, 7:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Rip Current Statement	Oct 8, 9:14 PM	Oct 10, 1:00 AM	Houston/Galveston TX
Rip Current Statement	Oct 8, 1:39 PM	Oct 10, 1:00 AM	Houston/Galveston TX
Rip Current Statement	Oct 8, 6:47 AM	Oct 10, 1:00 AM	Houston/Galveston TX
Rip Current Statement	Oct 4, 3:39 PM	Oct 5, 1:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Rip Current Statement	Oct 3, 9:32 AM	Oct 4, 9:00 AM	Houston/Galveston TX
Rip Current Statement	Oct 1, 5:45 AM	Oct 1, 8:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Rip Current Statement	Sep 30, 6:38 AM	Oct 1, 12:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Air Quality Alert	Sep 27, 5:31 PM	Sep 28, 8:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Air Quality Alert	Sep 26, 3:47 PM	Sep 27, 8:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Air Quality Alert	Sep 25, 3:48 PM	Sep 26, 7:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Air Quality Alert	Sep 24, 2:56 PM	Sep 25, 7:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Air Quality Alert	Sep 23, 2:52 PM	Sep 24, 7:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX
Air Quality Alert	Sep 22, 2:51 PM	Sep 23, 7:00 PM	Houston/Galveston TX

Pattern

What Galveston County gets alerted for

Every alert that named Galveston County in the last 12 months, by type. Records begin August 30, 2026, so this fills in over the year.

Rip Current Statement

Wind Advisory

Air Quality Alert

Coastal Flood Advisory

Heat Advisory

Special Weather Statement

Plain English

What these alerts mean

A warning means the hazard is happening or about to; a watch means conditions favour it; an advisory is a lesser hazard still worth planning around.

Air Quality Alert

Air pollution such as ozone or wildfire smoke has reached unhealthy levels. Limit outdoor exertion, especially for children, older adults and anyone with heart or lung conditions.

Rip Current Statement

Rip currents that can pull swimmers offshore are expected. Swim near a lifeguard and know how to escape a rip.

Wind Advisory

Sustained winds of 30 mph or more, or gusts to 45 mph, are expected. Use caution driving high-profile vehicles.

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor coastal flooding is expected, usually around high tide. Expect water on low-lying roads near the shore.

Heat Advisory

Heat index values high enough to cause heat illness with prolonged exposure. Drink water, stay in air conditioning and check on neighbours.

Special Weather Statement

A heads-up about conditions that do not meet warning or advisory criteria but still deserve attention, such as a strong storm, patchy fog or a brief burst of snow.

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From the National Weather Service alert feed (api.weather.gov). NWS issues alerts by county and by forecast zone; this page lists every product that names Galveston County, the county Galveston sits in. Forecast Bar checks the feed continuously and this page refreshes within a few minutes of a change.

What is the difference between a watch, a warning and an advisory?

A warning means the hazard is occurring, imminent or very likely: act now. A watch means conditions are favourable for it to develop: prepare and stay informed. An advisory covers a hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause real inconvenience or danger if you are not ready for it.

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