Weather Alert in Texas
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 13 at 3:00PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
AREAS AFFECTED: Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and minor coastal flooding, especially during times of high tides are expected. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...From late tonight through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous beach conditions with strong rip currents, especially near jetties and piers. Elevated tides could lead to minor flooding of beaches, lots, parks and roads. This includes the lowest more-prone spots like Highway 87/24 along the Bolivar Peninsula, western Galveston Island, Bluewater Highway and Surfside.
INSTRUCTION: Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins...jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a rip current...yell for help. Remain calm...do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out of a rip current...SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
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Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
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