Texas (WBAP/KLIF) – Some Texas beaches closed as a precaution ahead of Hurricane Ian. Padre Island National Seashore closed its driving beaches Monday.
An Instagram post warned of wave heights increasing from six to to 12 feet before subsiding this evening.
Coastal flooding is expected, as well as dangerous rip currents.
Beach traffic will remain closed at least until Friday when officials re-assess conditions.
Mustang Island State Park Closed its beach camping until Friday. According to a Facebook post, users were asked to check back for updates.
PARK CLOSURES
- Yarborough Pass Temporary ClosureAlert 1, Severity closure, Yarborough Pass Temporary ClosureYarborough Pass is temporarily closed due to excessive amounts of standing water on the road.
- Driving Beach Temporarily ClosedAlert 2, Severity closure, Driving Beach Temporarily ClosedIn anticipation of the impacts from Hurricane Ian as it moves into the Gulf of Mexico over the next 24 – 72 hours, the driving beaches will be closed to traffic at 5 pm, Monday, September 26, 2022. Driving beaches will reopen when flooding subsides.
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