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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
1050 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Louisiana...

  Bayou Des Cannes Near Eunice

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Louisiana...Texas...

  Mermentau River Near Mermentau

  Sabine River Near Deweyville

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 815 PM CDT.

&&

LAC011-019-TXC351-361-041600-
/O.CON.KLCH.FL.W.0033.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/DWYT2.1.ER.250331T0005Z.250403T0945Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1050 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Sabine River near Deweyville.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 25.0 feet, Lowest roads beside the river flood around
  Deweyville and subject to being closed. In addition, low-lying
  roads in Southwest Beauregard Parish are flooded including Robert
  Clark Road. Flooding occurs on the south side of Niblett Bluff
  Park with access roads to camp houses cut off around the park.
  Access roads to the river in Northeastern Orange County become
  flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 24.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 9:45 AM CDT Thursday was 24.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood
    stage at 24.7 feet.
  - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

            Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Sabine River
Deweyville  24.0  24.8  Thu 9 am CDT 24.7  24.7  24.7


&&

LAT...LON 3057 9363 3011 9364 3011 9378 3031 9381
      3062 9378


$$

CK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
819 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Texas...

  Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno affecting Shelby, Rusk, Nacogdoches
  and San Augustine Counties.

For the Attoyac Bayou...including Chireno...Minor flooding is
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 830 AM CDT.

&&

TXC347-401-405-419-041330-
/O.EXT.KSHV.FL.W.0045.000000T0000Z-250407T0448Z/
/ATBT2.1.ER.250401T0607Z.250402T0300Z.250406T1048Z.NO/
819 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Attoyac Bayou near Chireno.

* WHEN...Until Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, Expect minor lowland flooding of boat
  ramps and pastures.  Move livestock and equipment to higher ground.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 17.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 14.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:30 AM CDT Thursday was 19.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.0
    feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3142 9432 3191 9451 3192 9447 3157 9429
      3150 9430


$$

88

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
818 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...

  Angelina River Near Lufkin affecting Angelina and
  Nacogdoches Counties.

For the Angelina River...including Lufkin...Minor flooding is
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/SHV

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 830 AM CDT.

&&

TXC005-073-347-041330-
/O.CON.KSHV.FL.W.0042.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LUFT2.1.ER.250329T0545Z.250406T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
818 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Angelina River near Lufkin.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 165.0 feet, Expect flooding to continue for several
  days with the majority of the gravel access roadway flooded.
  Boaters and four wheel-operators should use caution traversing
  both upstream and downstream on the Angelina River as currents can
  become swift and turbulent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 7:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 162.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 158.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 7:45 AM CDT Thursday was 162.8 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 164.1
    feet Sunday morning.
  - Flood stage is 161.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3145 9474 3148 9482 3150 9482 3146 9466
      3144 9462


$$

88


Tornado Watch


TORNADO WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WT 109
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
210 PM CDT THU APR 3 2025

TORNADO WATCH 109 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR THE
 FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

TXC037-063-067-073-159-183-203-315-343-365-401-423-449-459-499-
040300-
/O.NEW.KWNS.TO.A.0109.250403T1910Z-250404T0300Z/

TX
.    TEXAS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

BOWIE                CAMP                CASS
CHEROKEE             FRANKLIN            GREGG
HARRISON             MARION              MORRIS
PANOLA               RUSK                SMITH
TITUS                UPSHUR              WOOD
$$


ATTN...WFO...LZK...SHV...JAN...


Coastal Flood Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
317 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

LAZ073-074-241-252>254-TXZ615-616-040600-
/O.CON.KLCH.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250404T0300Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.CF.Y.0005.250404T1100Z-250405T0000Z/
West Cameron-East Cameron-Southern Calcasieu-Lower Vermilion-
Lower Iberia-Lower St. Mary-Lower Jefferson-Southern Orange-
317 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal
  flooding. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal
  flooding expected.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, West Cameron, East Cameron, Southern
  Calcasieu, Lower Vermilion, Lower Iberia and Lower St. Mary
  Parishes. In Texas, Lower Jefferson and Southern Orange
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM CDT
  this evening. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM
  to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

TXZ245-347-040600-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250404T0600Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Calhoun-
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Aransas and Coastal Calhoun Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-040600-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0007.250403T2012Z-250404T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250404T0600Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
  Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
  the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper
  water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to
  anyone entering the surf.


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. 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.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
315 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

GMZ430-432-435-436-450-452-455-470-472-475-041200-
/O.CON.KLCH.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-250405T1200Z/
Sabine Lake-Calcasieu Lake-Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays-
Atchafalaya and East Cote Blanche Bays-
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Cameron LA to High Island TX from 20 to 60 NM-
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to
60 NM-
Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City
LA from 20 to 60 NM-
315 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of and the coastal lakes and bays of the Gulf
  of America.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
228 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

GMZ330-335-350-355-370-375-040330-
/O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-250405T1200Z/
Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to
60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM-
228 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, rough
  bay waters, and seas 6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
343 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

GMZ231-232-236-237-250-255-270-275-041200-
/O.EXT.KCRP.SC.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-250405T1200Z/
Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre-Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays-
Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays-
San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays-
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-
343 AM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
  knots and seas 7 to 12 feet.

* WHERE...Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre, Corpus Christi and
  Nueces Bays, Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays, San Antonio,
  Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays, Coastal waters from Baffin
  Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Port
  Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM, Waters from
  Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from
  Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong to very strong winds and/or increased seas
  will result in hazardous marine conditions especially for
  inexperienced mariners with smaller vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

KRS


Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
701 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

TXZ200-213-214-226-227-235>238-300-313-335>338-436>439-041200-
/O.CON.KHGX.WI.Y.0012.250404T1200Z-250405T0000Z/
Northern Liberty-Inland Harris-Chambers-Wharton-Fort Bend-Inland
Jackson-Inland Matagorda-Inland Brazoria-Inland Galveston-
Southern Liberty-Coastal Harris-Coastal Jackson-Coastal Matagorda-
Coastal Brazoria-Coastal Galveston-Matagorda Islands-Brazoria
Islands-Galveston Island-Bolivar Peninsula-
Including the cities of Mont Belvieu, Angleton, Liberty, Stowell,
Edna, Dickinson, League City, Devers, La Marque, Anahuac,
Wharton, Palacios, Bay City, Mission Bend, Freeport, Old
River-Winfree, Baytown, Lake Jackson, Friendswood, Houston, First
Colony, Sugar Land, Rosenberg, Surfside Beach, Galveston, Clute,
Missouri City, Winnie, Pasadena, El Campo, Dayton, Pecan Grove,
Cleveland, Alvin, Ganado, Pearland, and Texas City
701 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Texas.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

JM

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
217 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

LAZ027>033-TXZ180-259-260-040300-
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250404T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0014.250404T1700Z-250405T0000Z/
Vernon-Rapides-Avoyelles-Beauregard-Allen-Evangeline-St. Landry-
Tyler-Northern Jasper-Northern Newton-
Including the cities of Hillister, Pineville, Magnolia Springs,
Call, Cottonport, Burkeville, Reddell, Lawtell, Ville Platte,
Marksville, Warren, Fred, Mt. Union, Effie, Eunice, Woodville,
Town Bluff, Roganville, Bleakwood, Pickering, Oakdale, Slagle,
Fields, Kinder, Beaver, De Ridder, Spurger, Newton, Mamou,
Opelousas, Holly Springs, Bunkie, Bundick Lake, Leesville,
Mansura, Oretta, Jasper, Simmesport, Fort Johnson, Kirbyville,
Farrsville, Ivanhoe, St. Landry, Wiergate, Alexandria, and
Jamestown
217 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 mph with
  gusts up to 35 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, south winds 15
  to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Louisiana, Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, St. Landry,
  Allen, Beauregard, and Vernon Parishes. In Texas, Northern Jasper,
  Northern Newton, and Tyler Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.
  For the second Wind Advisory, from noon to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lake Charles LA
217 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

LAZ044-045-055-073-074-141>143-152>154-241>243-252>254-TXZ201-261-
262-515-516-615-616-040300-
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-250404T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLCH.WI.Y.0014.250404T1200Z-250405T0000Z/
Lafayette-Upper St. Martin-Lower St. Martin-West Cameron-East
Cameron-Northern Calcasieu-Northern Jefferson Davis-Northern
Acadia-Upper Vermilion-Upper Iberia-Upper St. Mary-Southern
Calcasieu-Southern Jefferson Davis-Southern Acadia-Lower
Vermilion-Lower Iberia-Lower St. Mary-Hardin-Southern Jasper-
Southern Newton-Upper Jefferson-Northern Orange-Lower Jefferson-
Southern Orange-
Including the cities of Hayes, Rutherford Beach, Patterson,
Elton, Lafayette, Church Point, Intracoastal City, Orange,
Klondike, Port Arthur, Cameron, Bridge City, Moss Bluff,
Franklin, Lake Charles, Bell City, Beaumont, Jeanerette, St.
Martinville, Hathaway, Centerville, Burns Point, Evadale,
Westlake, Topsy, Crowley, Silsbee, Welsh, Sabine Pass, Fenton,
Vinton, Carlyss, Abbeville, Iowa, Jennings, Branch,
Stephensville, Morgan City, Morse, Breaux Bridge, De Quincy,
Nederland, Avery Island, New Iberia, Grand Chenier, Buna, Sea Rim
State Park, Sulphur, Mauriceville, Lake Arthur, Forked Island,
China, Cade, Berwick, Vidor, Rayne, Bayou Vista, Gueydan,
Cypremort Point, Creole, Iota, Meaux, Kaplan, Grand Lake,
Lumberton, Johnson Bayou, Hackberry, Deweyville, Gist, and
Maurice
217 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Wind Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts up to 35 mph. For the second Wind Advisory, southeast winds
  15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Louisiana and
  southeast Texas.

* WHEN...For the first Wind Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening.
  For the second Wind Advisory, from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Denson


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-040600-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0007.250403T2012Z-250404T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250404T0600Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
  Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
  the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper
  water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to
  anyone entering the surf.


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. 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.

&&

$$


Beach Hazards Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
227 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

TXZ436>439-040330-
/O.CON.KHGX.BH.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250405T0600Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
227 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents and minor coastal flooding,
  mainly during times of high tides expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Elevated tides could lead to
  minor flooding of beaches, lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures possible. This includes the lowest more-
  prone spots like HWY 87/124 along the Bolivar Peninsula,
  Western Galveston Island, Bluewater Highway and Surfside.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

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