Tropical Storm Warning Issued for Bolivar Peninsula
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NOAA issued it on July 18, 2026, 5 weeks ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Houston/Galveston has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Bolivar Peninsula effective immediately, with life-threatening storm surge possible.
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- Record type
- Tropical Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Bolivar Peninsula, Texas
- Issued
- July 18, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Houston/Galveston TX
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 5 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Bolivar Peninsula, Texas.
Alert Details
A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX. The alert is effective from June 17, 2026 at 11:38 AM CDT and expires at 7:45 PM CDT the same day. The alert type code is TR.W.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Bolivar Peninsula, including the locations of Bolivar, Crystal Beach, and High Island in Texas.
What You Should Do
Plan for life-threatening storm surge flooding of greater than 3 feet above ground. Storm surge flooding preparations should be underway. Assemble disaster supplies and know your evacuation route. Leave if evacuation orders are given for your area. Heed any flood watches and warnings. If a tornado warning is issued, be ready to shelter quickly.
Expected Conditions
Latest local forecast indicates tropical storm force winds remain possible with peak winds of 10-20 mph and gusts to 30 mph. Peak storm surge inundation potential is 2-4 feet above ground. No additional significant rainfall is forecast. The situation is somewhat favorable for tornadoes with potential for a few.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 11:38 AM CDT on June 17, 2026, with a window of concern for storm surge beginning this morning and expiration at 7:45 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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