Galveston Ferry back in service after temporary suspension due to high tide

Holly Galvan Posey, Digital Content Producer

Published: June 19, 2024 at 11:00 AMUpdated: June 19, 2024 at 4:29 PM

The Galveston Ferry announced a temporary suspension of service due to high tide issues Wednesday morning.

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At 10 a.m. Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center officially upgraded “Potential Tropical Cyclone 1″ in the southwest Gulf of Mexico to Tropical Storm Alberto. This development is expected to bring further weather-related challenges to the area.

Residents and travelers are advised to stay informed and follow updates from local authorities.

Due to high tide issues, we are temporarily suspending service until further notice. We will send updates if conditions change.
— Galveston Ferry (@GalvestonFerry) June 19, 2024

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After being down for several hours, Galveston Ferry officially announced that it was back up and running Wednesday afternoon.

UPDATE: Ferry is back in service. We appreciate your patience. If conditions change, we will send out an update.
— Galveston Ferry (@GalvestonFerry) June 19, 2024

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