Beach Hazards Statement 1, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

500 
WHUS44 KHGX 160409
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1109 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

TXZ436>439-161215-
/O.CON.KHGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260518T1200Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
1109 PM CDT Fri May 15 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected and minor coastal 
  flooding possible.

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

* WHEN...Now through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Flooding of lots, parks, and 
  roads possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized minor coastal flooding will be 
  possible during times of high tide mainly near Galveston Bay. 
  Water levels are expected to be around 3.5 to 4.0 ft above 
  MLLW during high tide cycles going into early next week. At 
  3.7ft, water may begin to reach Highway 87 at Highway 124 on 
  Bolivar Peninsula, and on Beach Drive near Blue Water Highway 
  in Surfside. At 4.0ft, water may start to flood portions of 
  Highway 6 between I-45 and Hitchcock. Water may also start to 
  flood portions of Toddville road, Red Bluff road, West 
  Bayshore road, and Highway 124 near High Island. The lowest 
  streets along Jamaica Beach may flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

Cassel

731 
WHUS44 KHGX 161722
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1222 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026

TXZ436>439-171200-
/O.CON.KHGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260518T1200Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
1222 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected and minor coastal 
  flooding possible.

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

* WHEN...Now through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Flooding of lots, parks, and 
  roads possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized minor coastal flooding will be 
  possible during times of high tide mainly near Galveston Bay. 
  Water levels are expected to be around 3.5 to 4.0 ft above 
  MLLW during high tide cycles going into early next week. At 
  3.7ft, water may begin to reach Highway 87 at Highway 124 on 
  Bolivar Peninsula, and on Beach Drive near Blue Water Highway 
  in Surfside. At 4.0ft, water may start to flood portions of 
  Highway 6 between I-45 and Hitchcock. Water may also start to 
  flood portions of Toddville road, Red Bluff road, West 
  Bayshore road, and Highway 124 near High Island. The lowest 
  streets along Jamaica Beach may flood.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

504 
WHUS44 KHGX 170023
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
723 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026

TXZ436>439-170830-
/O.CON.KHGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260518T1200Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
723 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected and minor beach 
  flooding possible.

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

* WHEN...Now through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. High wave run up on area beaches 
  possible. Water may briefly approach the Highway 87/124 
  intersection around high tide times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

342 
WHUS44 KHGX 170434
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1134 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026

TXZ436>439-172100-
/O.EXT.KHGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260518T1500Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
1134 PM CDT Sat May 16 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents and elevated tide levels.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. High wave run up on area beaches 
  possible. Water may briefly approach the Highway 87/124 
  intersection around high tide times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

863 
WHUS44 KHGX 171857
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
157 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

TXZ436>439-180800-
/O.CON.KHGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260518T1500Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
157 PM CDT Sun May 17 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents and elevated tide levels.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. High wave run up on area beaches 
  possible. Water may briefly approach the Highway 87/124 
  intersection around high tide times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized minor coastal flooding will be 
  possible during times of high tide mainly near Galveston Bay. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

850 
WHUS44 KHGX 180505
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1205 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026

TXZ436>439-181315-
/O.NEW.KHGX.RP.S.0009.260518T1500Z-260520T0200Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260518T1500Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
1205 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT MONDAY THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, high risk of rip
  currents and elevated tide levels. 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 10 AM CDT 
  Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 10 AM CDT Monday 
  through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. High wave run up on area beaches 
  possible. Water may briefly approach the Highway 87/124 
  intersection around high tide times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized minor coastal flooding will be 
  possible during times of high tide mainly near Galveston Bay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

169 
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1028 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026

TXZ436>439-182330-
/O.EXP.KHGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-260518T1500Z/
/O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260520T0200Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
1028 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
627 AM CDT Fri May 15 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Warm and dry weather conditions are expected through the
  weekend across southeast Texas with more locations with
  temperatures reaching the 90-degree mark.

- A wetter weather pattern returns by the middle of next week with
  some weekly rainfall totals at or over 1 inch becoming more
  likely.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1236 AM CDT Fri May 15 2026

Dry and benign weather conditions are ongoing due to ridging aloft
and lighter winds as a result. In 24 hours this will change as the
ridge axis shifts further east and onshore southerly surface winds
return in earnest for a longer period of time (through most of
next week). Longwave troughing will also arrive over the weekend
to persist and eject across the Intermountain West, eventually
orienting southwesterly flow across Texas. Multiple rounds of
vorticity maxima embedded within this flow will serve as the
catalyst for multiple rounds of convection, beginning on Monday
and in earnest by next Tuesday. Long-range guidance currently
suggests a more diurnally-influenced, sub-severe convective cycle
with some lingering evening showers and thunderstorms. That said,
slightly above normal temperatures are expected until then (some
temperature maximums in the upper 80s/lower 90s) and near-normal
temperatures (temperature maximums in the upper 80s) as the wet
weather pattern returns by the middle of next week.

Cassel

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAF Issuance)
Issued at 624 AM CDT Fri May 15 2026

Other than some low cigs in the Brazos Valley and a few areas of
low cig/vis elsewhere, we expect mostly VFR conditions today into
this evening. Winds will increase from the S to SE today, with
sustained winds expected to approach 15 knots with gusts over 20
knots. Cigs are expected to decrease overnight, with possible MVFR
across our northern zones after 06UTC.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 1236 AM CDT Fri May 15 2026

As large-scale surface ridging begins to persist and build
eastward over the next few days, a longer onshore fetch is also
developing for the Upper Texas coastline. Forecast certainty
continues to increase (up to 50-75% chance) for the threat of
impactful wave heights along the Bolivar Peninsula by Sunday, with
concurrent rip current threats being of concern well into the
beginning of next week. Lower end Small Craft Advisories are
becoming more likely as a result into early next week as onshore
winds gain speed to moderate levels, building 4-6 ft. seas.

Cassel

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
College Station (CLL)	  90  71  89  75 /   0   0   0  10
Houston (IAH)			  91  74  89  76 /   0   0   0  10
Galveston (GLS)			  84  77  85  79 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.HGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...None.
GM...None.
&&

DISCUSSION...Cassel
AVIATION...Self
MARINE...Cassel