Beach Hazards Statement issued May 13 at 9:41PM CDT until May 14 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents and minor coastal flooding,
especially during times of high tides are expected.

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

* WHEN…From late tonight through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS…Hazardous beach conditions with strong rip currents,
especially near jetties and piers. Elevated tides could lead
to minor flooding of beaches, lots, parks and roads. This
includes the lowest more-prone spots like Highway 87/24 along
the Bolivar Peninsula, western Galveston Island, Bluewater
Highway and Surfside.

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