... Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 6 am CST
Tuesday...
... High surf advisory remains in effect until 6 am CST Tuesday...
A high surf advisory remains in effect until 6 am CST Tuesday. A
coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect until 6 am CST Tuesday.
Large Gulf swells of 8 to 10 feet will continue to move towards
the Lower Texas coastline tonight. Lower Texas coastal residents
can expect large waves to break in the surf zone and frequently
run up to... and just past... the dunes on South Padre Island and at
Boca Chica Beach tonight. The effects of these large Gulf swells
will also be worsened by an expected high tide tonight around 1040
PM at South Padre Island. Driving on the beach during this time
will not be possible due to the frequency and height of the waves.
Beach goers are urged to remain off the beaches until the high
surf... dangerous wave action and rip currents subside. Law
enforcement officials on South Padre Island report that beach
access 5 and 6 are closed and will likely remain closed until the
high surf recedes.
In addition to the coastal flooding... rough surf... frequent
dangerous rip currents... and minor beach erosion will likely
occur tonight. Swimming and other marine related activities along
South Padre Island and at Boca Chica Beach are highly discouraged
through at least early Tuesday due to the expected rough easterly
swells.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A high surf advisory is issued when dangerous water action is
expected along the coast. This includes rough or high surf...
large breaking waves... rip currents... and strong undertow. High
surf is defined generally to be head high or greater on an
average man... about 6 feet or more. Beach goers are urged to heed
flag warnings and the orders of local law enforcement.
A coastal Flood Advisory is issued for the likelihood of minor
tidal flooding or tidal overwash... defined as tides expected to
be around 2.5 feet above mean lower low water along South Padre
Island and communities along the Laguna Madre.
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