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Rip Current Statement issued October 12 at 5:06AM CDT until October 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX

Name: Rip Current Statement issued October 12 at 5:06AM CDT until October 12 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Start: 2026-10-12T10:06:00.000Z
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Observed Oct 12 2026, 10:06 UTC · Updated Oct 12 2026, 10:08 UTC

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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.

Location 28.386, -96.374. ARC Warning did not create the underlying report.

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nws, Oct 12 2026
Oct 12 2026, 10:06 UTC

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