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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
243 PM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

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Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
243 PM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents. Minor coastal flooding 
  possible around high tides cycles.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Elevated tides could lead to 
  minor flooding of beaches, lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures possible. This includes the lowest more-
   prone spots like HWY 87/124 along the Bolivar Peninsula, 
  Western Galveston Island, Bluewater Highway and Surfside.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

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