...Minor overwash on Highway 87/124 intersection this morning...
.Water levels remain elevated early this morning, but gradual improvement
is expected after sunrise as high tide passes and northwest winds increase.
In the meantime, look for minor overwash along the intersection of Highway 87
at Highway 124 on the Bolivar Peninsula. A high risk of rip currents can be
expected early this morning along area beaches as well. Improving conditions
are expected as the surf diminishes through the morning.
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
The National Weather Service in Houston/Galveston has issued a
Beach Hazards Statement for elevated water levels and a high risk
of rip currents, which is in effect until 7 AM CDT this morning.
* COASTAL FLOODING...minor overwash is possible at the
intersection of Highway 87 at Highway 124 on the Bolivar
Peninsula.
* TIMING...through 7 am.
* IMPACTS...Water and debris may overwash lower lying coastal
roads making travel difficult. In addition, rip currents and
longshore currents will be dangerous to swimmers.