...High surf, minor coastal flooding, 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 beach overwash along portions of South
Padre through early this morning. Water levels currently near or
just into the dunes should begin to recede soon after daybreak
prior 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 Thursday.
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
* COASTAL FLOODING...Water levels may reach or exceed the dune
lines before gradually subsiding toward daybreak Thursday.
* 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 likely, with water to or just
into the dunes through around daybreak before water levels
recede with the approaching low tide Thursday morning. Low tide
at Brazos Santiago is 10:47 AM Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous beach driving and poor walking conditions
will continue overnight. A foot of water may flood any beach
chairs, umbrellas, tents, and trash cans not stowed at or
behind the dune line. Additionally, dangerous swimming
conditions will continue due to increased strength and higher
frequency of rip currents through Thursday.