Full Notification

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... .The combination of increased swell periods and swell heights along with strong easterly winds will lead to a high risk for dangerous rip currents today through tonight along the gulf- facing beaches of the Middle Texas Coast. High astronomical tides will also favor water runup to the base of dunes through tonight along North Padre Island.

* COASTAL FLOODING...Occasional tidal surf reaching the base of the dunes on North Padre Island during high astronomical tides.

* Timing...Through 1 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents are expected along Gulf-facing beaches, especially near piers and jetties. Walking may be difficult during high tide and vehicles may be inundated by high water.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NUECES ISLANDS ... KLEBERG ISLANDS

Instructions:

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.