CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County beaches, including White Cap and Bob Hall, were closed to vehicle traffic because of Hurricane Laura, which made landfall near the Texas and Louisiana border yesterday.
The City of Corpus Christi said due to the rising wave heights that were expected in Corpus Christi, beaches on Padre Island were closed until 10 a.m. Thursday.
Fire Chief Dale Scott with Nueces County Emergency Service District #2 said the wave height exceeded the ESD's boat rescue capabilities. The US Coast Guard is called upon when the waves reach over five feet.