* WHAT…For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents
and above normal tides expected. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE…Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
Bolivar Peninsula.
* WHEN…For the Beach Hazards Statement, until 7 PM CDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM CDT this
evening through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS…Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.