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Rip Current Statement 38, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

November 3, 2024Brazoria County, Galveston County, Matagorda County, Texas

NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued this rip current statement at Nov 3, 2024, 11:05 AM CST for Brazoria County, Galveston County, Matagorda County, Texas. It was in force for 43 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 3, 2024, 11:05 AM CST (17:05 UTC)
Expired
Nov 5, 2024, 6:00 AM CST
In force
43 hr
Issued by
NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

Counties Brazoria County, TX, Galveston County, TX, Matagorda County, TX

The radar

The Houston radar (KHGX), 54 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 17:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 12:00Z, 5.1 hours before the alert went out and 241 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Corpus Christi, TX at 12:00Z on 2024-11-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 472 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Corpus Christi, TX at 12:00Z on 2024-11-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 99 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
472 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-130 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
829 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
99 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
147 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
1.4

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The text

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004 
WHUS44 KHGX 031705
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1105 AM CST Sun Nov 3 2024

TXZ436>439-040115-
/O.CAN.KHGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.241103T1800Z-241105T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.RP.S.0038.241103T1705Z-241105T1200Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
1105 AM CST Sun Nov 3 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  on Gulf-facing beaches. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Peninsulas and Barrier Islands along the Upper Texas
  Gulf Coast.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the expected tidal levels, this list
  of areas is at the greatest risk of seeing flooding:
  - Highway 87 on the Bolivar Peninsula, particularly near
    Highway 124.
  - The north approach to Lynchburg Ferry.
  - Toddville Road and low spots along Red Bluff Road between
    Bay Area Blvd and Highway 146 in Seabrook.
  - West Bayshore Road between Anahuac and Oak Island; Highway
    124 between High Island and FM 1985 in Chambers County.
  - Blue Water Highway around Surfside.
  - The lowest streets in and around Jamaica Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

TXZ214-313-335>338-040115-
/O.NEW.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.241103T1800Z-241105T1200Z/
Chambers-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-
Coastal Brazoria-Coastal Galveston-
1105 AM CST Sun Nov 3 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Low-lying and poor drainage areas along the Upper
  Texas Gulf Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the expected tidal levels, this list
  of areas is at the greatest risk of seeing flooding:
  - Highway 87 on the Bolivar Peninsula, particularly near
    Highway 124.
  - The north approach to Lynchburg Ferry.
  - Toddville Road and low spots along Red Bluff Road between
    Bay Area Blvd and Highway 146 in Seabrook.
  - West Bayshore Road between Anahuac and Oak Island; Highway
    124 between High Island and FM 1985 in Chambers County.
  - Blue Water Highway around Surfside.
  - The lowest streets in and around Jamaica Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
039 
WHUS44 KHGX 031934
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
134 PM CST Sun Nov 3 2024

TXZ436>439-040345-
/O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
134 PM CST Sun Nov 3 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  on Gulf-facing beaches. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Peninsulas and Barrier Islands along the Upper Texas 
  Gulf Coast.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the expected tidal levels, this list 
  of areas is at the greatest risk of seeing flooding:  
  - Highway 87 on the Bolivar Peninsula, particularly near 
    Highway 124.  
  - The north approach to Lynchburg Ferry.  
  - Toddville Road and low spots along Red Bluff Road between 
    Bay Area Blvd and Highway 146 in Seabrook.  
  - West Bayshore Road between Anahuac and Oak Island; Highway 
    124 between High Island and FM 1985 in Chambers County.  
  - Blue Water Highway around Surfside.  
  - The lowest streets in and around Jamaica Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

TXZ214-313-335>338-040345-
/O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
Chambers-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-
Coastal Brazoria-Coastal Galveston-
134 PM CST Sun Nov 3 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Low-lying and poor drainage areas along the Upper 
  Texas Gulf Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the expected tidal levels, this list 
  of areas is at the greatest risk of seeing flooding:
  - Highway 87 on the Bolivar Peninsula, particularly near 
    Highway 124.  
  - The north approach to Lynchburg Ferry.  
  - Toddville Road and low spots along Red Bluff Road between 
    Bay Area Blvd and Highway 146 in Seabrook.  
  - West Bayshore Road between Anahuac and Oak Island; Highway 
    124 between High Island and FM 1985 in Chambers County.  
  - Blue Water Highway around Surfside.  
  - The lowest streets in and around Jamaica Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
845 
WHUS44 KHGX 040420
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1020 PM CST Sun Nov 3 2024

TXZ436>439-041230-
/O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
1020 PM CST Sun Nov 3 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  on Gulf-facing beaches. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Peninsulas and Barrier Islands along the Upper Texas 
  Gulf Coast.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

TXZ214-313-335>338-041230-
/O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
Chambers-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-
Coastal Brazoria-Coastal Galveston-
1020 PM CST Sun Nov 3 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Low-lying and poor drainage areas along the Upper 
  Texas Gulf Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
368 
WHUS44 KHGX 040907
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
307 AM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

TXZ436>439-041715-
/O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
307 AM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  on Gulf-facing beaches. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Peninsulas and Barrier Islands along the Upper Texas 
  Gulf Coast.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

TXZ214-313-335>338-041715-
/O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
Chambers-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-
Coastal Brazoria-Coastal Galveston-
307 AM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Low-lying and poor drainage areas along the Upper 
  Texas Gulf Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
074 
WHUS44 KHGX 041635
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1035 AM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

TXZ436>439-050045-
/O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
1035 AM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  on Gulf-facing beaches. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Peninsulas and Barrier Islands along the Upper Texas 
  Gulf Coast.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the expected tidal levels, this list 
  of areas is at the greatest risk of seeing flooding:  
  - Highway 87 on the Bolivar Peninsula, particularly near 
    Highway 124.  
  - The north approach to Lynchburg Ferry.  
  - Toddville Road and low spots along Red Bluff Road between 
    Bay Area Blvd and Highway 146 in Seabrook.  
  - West Bayshore Road between Anahuac and Oak Island; Highway 
    124 between High Island and FM 1985 in Chambers County.  
  - Blue Water Highway around Surfside.  
  - The lowest streets in and around Jamaica Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

TXZ214-313-335>338-050045-
/O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
Chambers-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-
Coastal Brazoria-Coastal Galveston-
1035 AM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Low-lying and poor drainage areas along the Upper 
  Texas Gulf Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the expected tidal levels, this list 
  of areas is at the greatest risk of seeing flooding:  
  - Highway 87 on the Bolivar Peninsula, particularly near 
    Highway 124.  
  - The north approach to Lynchburg Ferry.  
  - Toddville Road and low spots along Red Bluff Road between 
    Bay Area Blvd and Highway 146 in Seabrook.  
  - West Bayshore Road between Anahuac and Oak Island; Highway 
    124 between High Island and FM 1985 in Chambers County.  
  - Blue Water Highway around Surfside.  
  - The lowest streets in and around Jamaica Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
957 
WHUS44 KHGX 041946
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
146 PM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

TXZ436>439-050400-
/O.EXT.KHGX.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-241105T2200Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
146 PM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  on Gulf-facing beaches. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Peninsulas and Barrier Islands along the Upper Texas 
  Gulf Coast.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 
  afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the expected tidal levels, this list 
  of areas is at the greatest risk of seeing flooding:  
  - Highway 87 on the Bolivar Peninsula, particularly near 
    Highway 124.  
  - The north approach to Lynchburg Ferry.  
  - Toddville Road and low spots along Red Bluff Road between 
    Bay Area Blvd and Highway 146 in Seabrook.  
  - West Bayshore Road between Anahuac and Oak Island; Highway 
    124 between High Island and FM 1985 in Chambers County.  
  - Blue Water Highway around Surfside.  
  - The lowest streets in and around Jamaica Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

TXZ214-313-335>338-050400-
/O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
Chambers-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-
Coastal Brazoria-Coastal Galveston-
146 PM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Low-lying and poor drainage areas along the Upper 
  Texas Gulf Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the expected tidal levels, this list 
  of areas is at the greatest risk of seeing flooding:  
  - Highway 87 on the Bolivar Peninsula, particularly near 
    Highway 124.  
  - The north approach to Lynchburg Ferry.  
  - Toddville Road and low spots along Red Bluff Road between 
    Bay Area Blvd and Highway 146 in Seabrook.  
  - West Bayshore Road between Anahuac and Oak Island; Highway 
    124 between High Island and FM 1985 in Chambers County.  
  - Blue Water Highway around Surfside.  
  - The lowest streets in and around Jamaica Beach.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
306 
WHUS44 KHGX 050358
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
958 PM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

TXZ436>439-051200-
/O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-241105T2200Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
958 PM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  on Gulf-facing beaches. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Peninsulas and Barrier Islands along the Upper Texas 
  Gulf Coast.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 
  afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST 
  Tuesday.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

TXZ214-313-335>338-051200-
/O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
Chambers-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-
Coastal Brazoria-Coastal Galveston-
958 PM CST Mon Nov 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Low-lying and poor drainage areas along the Upper 
  Texas Gulf Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
833 
WHUS44 KHGX 050942
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
342 AM CST Tue Nov 5 2024

TXZ436>439-051745-
/O.NEW.KHGX.BH.S.0009.241105T1200Z-241106T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KHGX.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
342 AM CST Tue Nov 5 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For 
  the Beach Hazards Statement, elevated water levels during 
  high tide and dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 AM CST early 
  this morning. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late 
  tonight.

* 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. .

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

TXZ214-313-335>338-051200-
/O.CON.KHGX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-241105T1200Z/
Chambers-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-
Coastal Brazoria-Coastal Galveston-
342 AM CST Tue Nov 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Houston/Galveston, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 2, 7:00 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryHGXFort Bend, Harris2 hr
Nov 2, 7:15 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementHGXHarris30 min
Nov 3, 11:05 AM CSTCoastal Flood AdvisoryHGXBrazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Matagorda43 hr
Nov 3, 11:47 AM CSTSpecial Weather StatementHGXTrinity28 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.