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Weather Alerts for Galveston

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Beach Hazards Statement  BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT   Beach Hazards Statement
GALVESTON
Areas Affected:
Matagorda Islands - Brazoria Islands - Galveston Island - Bolivar Peninsula
Effective: Wed, 4/30 3:22pm Updated: Wed, 4/30 9:15pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Wed, 4/30 10:00pm Severity:  Moderate  Certainty: Likely
 
Details: 
* WHAT...High risk of rip currents and above normal water levels.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water. Elevated tides could lead to
higher than normal wave run up on area beaches.

Information: 
Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.