⚠️ Rip Current Statement – Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula – Thursday, October 8, 2026

Rip Current Statement issued October 8 at 6:47AM CDT until October 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Details

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN…Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS…Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The risk of strong rip currents will increase today into Friday.
We may need to extend the rip current risk into Saturday.

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.

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