⚠️ Beach Hazards Statement – Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula – Monday, August 31, 2026

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 31 at 10:42AM 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 the Matagorda
Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
Bolivar Peninsula.

* WHEN…From late tonight 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.