Despite Galveston being under a heat advisory, many people are flocking to the beach to enjoy the summer sun.
The heat wave is warming Galveston, but the island has a major advantage, a coastal breeze that feels almost as good as AC. "Well it doesn’t feel like it, but we’re in a heat advisory here. It’s going to continue throughout the weekend," explains Galveston Beach Patrol Chief Peter Davis. "The water’s still relatively cool. It’s 81, 82 degree water right now. So the nice breeze coming off the water makes it like an air conditioner," Davis explains.
"Walking without my shirt on. It works great," smiles Jerry Tamburello who we caught dancing down the seawall. "It’s like warm but at the same time a cool breeze coming through. So it feels good out here. That’s why I’ve got this hat on," says Billy Woodard and Asia Conroe."We’re actually on our honeymoon. We’re just drinking plenty of water and taking some breaks in AC, cool temperatures, just taking a break every now and then, and wading in the water helps," adds Andrew and Kaitlyn Sexton.
Head of Galveston Beach Patrol Peter Davis says those are all good tips. "And you want to drink non-caffeinated, non-alcoholic beverages. Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water"."It’s kicking up some really choppy surf, and it’s coming at an angle, so we’re getting some very strong rip currents," Davis explains. That likely contributed to Galveston’s fourth drowning of the season.In January 2023, 49-year-old kayaker Barry Baham drowned.
Davis also reminds us getting in the water at the ends of the island is prohibited. That includes in the ship channel and San Luis Pass due to dangerous currents.
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