• Rip Current Statement for Matagorda County, Texas
  • Rip Current Statement issued September 30 at 11:10AM CDT until September 30 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS
  • Effective: Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 11:10 a.m.
  • Expires: Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 9 p.m.

  • ...High Risk of Rip Currents Today...
    .Galveston Island Beach Patrol is reporting strong rip currents
    along area beaches today. Beachgoers should make sure to swim
    near a lifeguard if entering the water.
    ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
    The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a
    High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect until 9 PM CDT this
    evening.
    * TIMING...Today.
    * IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions will occur along Gulf-
    facing beaches, especially near piers, jetties, and rock groins.