Disasters NWS Active Alerts · 2026-10-09T02:14:00Z · 1 min read

Rip Current Statement issued October 8 at 9:14PM CDT until October 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The risk of strong rip currents may linger through Saturday afternoon. Hazard statement may be…

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