Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

Tornado Watch 18 remains valid until 3 PM CST this afternoon for the following areas In Texas this watch includes 3 counties In southeast Texas Liberty Polk San Jacinto This includes the cities of Cleveland, Coldspring, Corrigan, Dayton, Liberty, Livingston, and Shepherd.