⚠️ Rip Current Statement – Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula – Friday, October 9, 2026

Rip Current Statement issued October 9 at 1:51PM CDT until October 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Details

* 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…For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 1 AM CDT
Saturday.

* IMPACTS…Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Instructions

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.

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