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Galveston Beach safety officials urging residents to heed red flag warnings for rip currents
Read full article: Galveston Beach safety officials urging residents to heed red flag warnings for rip currentsA 55-year-old man drowned over the weekend at Galveston Beach, and in light of the tragedy, officials are urging residents about beach safety ahead of what’s expected to be a busy Fourth of July weekend
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What those beach warning flags mean along Galveston, Texas coast
Read full article: What those beach warning flags mean along Galveston, Texas coastGalveston’s Flag Warning System gives you a fast, visual way to know how safe the water is for swimming or what might be lurking in the waves that could hurt or sting you.
Galveston Island Beach Patrol busy during Memorial Day weekend; shares tips on spotting rip currents
Read full article: Galveston Island Beach Patrol busy during Memorial Day weekend; shares tips on spotting rip currentsKPRC 2 Reporter Corley Peel and Photojournalist Michael Lemons took a ride with Galveston Island Beach Patrol Chief, Peter Davis on Stewart Beach. He said holiday weekends at the island typically attract between 250,000 to 500,000 people. He shared what beach patrol looks out for during a busy weekend.
What those beach warning flags mean along Galveston, Texas coast
Read full article: What those beach warning flags mean along Galveston, Texas coastGalveston’s Flag Warning System gives you a fast, visual way to know how safe the water is for swimming or what might be lurking in the waves that could hurt or sting you.
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Why we need to be extra-vigilant in the water this weekend
Read full article: Why we need to be extra-vigilant in the water this weekendThe forecast including one to three inches of rain isn’t going to change much this weekend, but I do have a great concern for people who could go swimming in the waters churned up by this weather.