Coastal Flood Advisory

Locations Affected

Tiki Island, TX ∙ Bolivar Peninsula, TX ∙ West Bay, TX ∙ Port Bolivar, TX ∙ Jamaica Beach, TX ∙ Galveston Scholes Field, TX ∙ High Island, TX ∙ Galveston Island, TX ∙ Gilchrist, TX

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 318 AM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads in the most low-lying ares with isolated road closures possible. 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.

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