| Event | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Severity | Moderate |
| Urgency | Expected |
| Certainty | Likely |
| Area | Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula |
| Effective | 9/1/2026, 10:16:00 AM CDT |
| Expires | 9/1/2026, 10:30:00 PM CDT |
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 1 at 10:16AM CDT until September 2 at 9:00AM 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 Galveston Island and the
Bolivar Peninsula.
* WHEN…Through Wednesday 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.
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