Erin’s winds are generating massive waves in the open ocean, which could become life-threatening rip currents and towering waves when they reach shore.
A 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
Galveston’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.
KPRC 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.
Galveston’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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The 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.