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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
335 AM CST Mon Nov 18 2024


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Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
335 AM CST Mon Nov 18 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through 6 PM CST. 

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected around high tide times. Best 
  chances will be around the high tide cycles tonight into 
  Monday morning. The lowest lying locations and roads along the 
  Bolivar Peninsula including the intersection of Highway 87 at 
  124, western Galveston Island, Blue Water Highway and Surfside 
  may see some minor overwash around high tide times. In 
  addition, low lying coastal roads along the bayfront could see 
  some minor overwash. This includes portions of Toddville Road 
  in Seabrook and possibly the north approach to the roadway to 
  the Lynchburg Ferry. There will be a high risk of rip currents 
  along are beaches through as well. Swim near a 
  lifeguard.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.

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