Full Notification

...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... .The combination of increased swell periods and swell heights along with moderate to strong southeasterly winds will lead to a high risk for dangerous rip currents through Tuesday evening for the Gulf facing beaches of the Middle Texas Coast. High astronomical tides will also continue to favor minor coastal flooding along the barrier islands from Baffin Bay to Port O'Connor and bayshore from Baffin Bay to Corpus Christi Bay. Tide levels are are expected to reach or exceed 2 feet MSL at times of high tide in the afternoon and evening which may lead to up to 1 foot of inundation. The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* COASTAL FLOODING...Minor coastal flooding in low areas along bayshores during the times of astronomical high tide.

* TIMING...Coastal flooding during high tide through Tuesday evening. Port O'Connor high tides are at 453 and 1001 PM today. High tide at Bob Hall Pier at 411 AM and 543 PM today.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents are expected along Gulf-facing beaches, especially near piers and jetties. These rip currents are life threatening to anyone entering the surf. Poor driving conditions are expected as water reaches the dunes. Some beach access roads may become impassable.

* AFFECTED AREAS: COASTAL KLEBERG ... COASTAL NUECES

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.