⚠️ Beach Hazards Statement – Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula – Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 22 at 1:57PM CDT until July 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Details

* WHAT…Strong rip currents are expected. Minor coastal flooding
and wave run-ups are possible north of Port Bolivar, particularly
during times of high tide.

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

* WHEN…From Thursday morning through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS…Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures possible, particularly for areas north
of Port Bolivar. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

Instructions

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.