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Houston/Galveston Areas of Texas Warnings, Watches, And Advisories Rip Current Statement
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Rip Current Statement
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 10:56 PM CDT – Wednesday, Apr 22 2026 1:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
What:
Dangerous rip currents.
Dangerous rip currents.
Where:
Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
Bolivar Peninsula.
Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
Bolivar Peninsula.
When:
Through late Tuesday night.
Through late Tuesday night.
Impacts:
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
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.
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.
Areas Impacted:
Matagorda Islands
Brazoria Islands
Galveston Island
Bolivar Peninsula