{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.8ce6876c876303b318740f011183789ee923752a.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Beach Hazards Statement issued July 22 at 1:57PM CDT until July 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-22","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.8ce6876c876303b318740f011183789ee923752a.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Houston/Galveston TX"},"word_count":135,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Beach Hazards Statement: Beach Hazards Statement issued July 22 at 1:57PM CDT until July 24 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Houston/Galveston TX\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Matagorda Islands; Brazoria Islands; Galveston Island; Bolivar Peninsula\n**Issued by:** NWS Houston/Galveston TX\n**Sent:** 2026-07-22T13:57:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-22T13:57:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-23T05:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Strong rip currents are expected. Minor coastal flooding\nand wave run-ups are possible north of Port Bolivar, particularly\nduring times of high tide.\n\n* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda\nPeninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the\nBolivar Peninsula.\n\n* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday morning.\n\n* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only\nisolated road closures possible, particularly for areas north\nof Port Bolivar. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away\nfrom shore into deeper water.\n\n## Instructions\nRemain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions."}