Officials in Galveston are preparing and warning people about the possible impacts of Beryl.
Galveston Island Beach Patrol officials said it will have to balance crowd safety with storm planning as it is waiting for a better idea of storm impacts.After a busy July 4 holiday, lifeguards are watching for people dealing with water conditions and the heat. The Galveston Island Beach Patrol is urging people to be mindful of the water conditions this upcoming weekend.
As the forecast for Beryl is still changing, he said they’re in a holding pattern until the track becomes clear, but staying prepared. He said a maintenance crew is ready to move equipment as early as 3 a.m. Sunday. That could include 32 lifeguard chairs, hundreds of trash cans and other equipment.“If we have high tides and big surf, we can start getting a lot of rip currents in areas where there’s structures,” Davis said.
Rip currents, which typically occur close to piers or jetties, can get stronger and pop up anywhere with stronger surf. It’s recommended to double or triple your distance from structures if there’s a rip current advisory.
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