Rip Current Statement 12, NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

Issued

Jun 13, 2026, 12:07 AM CDT (05:07 UTC)

Expired

Jun 13, 2026, 9:33 AM CDT

In force

9 hr

Issued by

NWS Houston/Galveston, TX

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

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780 
WHUS44 KHGX 130507
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1207 AM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

TXZ436>439-131315-
/O.NEW.KHGX.CF.Y.0001.260614T0600Z-260614T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.RP.S.0012.260613T0507Z-260615T1500Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
1207 AM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  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, through Monday morning. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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...Water Levels are forecasted to reach 3.5
  feet (MLLW). At these levels, overwash tends to occur along
  Highway 87 near Gilcrest and Crystal 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.

&&

$$

088 
WHUS44 KHGX 131433
CFWHGX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
933 AM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

TXZ436>439-132245-
/O.CAN.KHGX.CF.Y.0001.260614T0600Z-260614T1800Z/
/O.CAN.KHGX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-260615T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KHGX.BH.S.0002.260613T1433Z-260615T1500Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
933 AM CDT Sat Jun 13 2026

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...There will be a moderate to high risk of strong rip
  currents. Elevated tides are expected during times of high tide.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Rip Current Statement and Coastal 
  Flood Advisory has been combined into this Beach Hazards 
  Statement.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

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