...High surf and dangerous rip currents will continue to impact
the lower Texas beaches this morning...
.The combination of higher than usual astronomical tides with the
last of swells that were generated by now-Tropical Storm Michael
will continue to produce dangerous surf and a high risk of rip
currents. Water levels have receded to the point that tidal
overwash to the dunes should be ending leading up to low tide at
10:47 AM. Long-period swells will continue to maintain dangerous
surf and a high threat for rip currents that is likely to continue
through mid-day.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
* WAVES AND SURF...Head-high, or about 6 feet, due to swells
with period of 9 to 11 seconds. Waves may reach 8 feet or more
in the vicinity of the South Padre Island jetties. Surf waves
will gradually subside through the day Thursday.
* Timing...Minor coastal flooding is ending this morning, with
water no longer reaching the dune line as water levels continue
to recede with the approaching low tide at 10:47 AM Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions will continue due to
increased strength and higher frequency of rip currents through
Thursday.