Tropical Storm Alberto creating storm surge along the Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Alberto continues to churn the Gulf of Mexico’s water. Its strong winds, gusting 30 to 45 mph, are leading to storm surges all along the Texas coast.

Galveston Island’s storm surge forecast is 2 to 4 feet, while places south of us, like the Mouth of the Rio Grande, are 1 to 3 feet. A storm surge is an abnormal water level rise above the predicted tides.

Although this storm surge isn’t catastrophic, water is being pushed well into coastal communities, including Indian Beach and Surfside, making what is typically a beach disappear.

There is a Coastal Flood Warning in effect for Gulf-facing beaches, so be cautious if you work or live in these areas. Remember never to wade in flood waters.

Here is a look at tide times: Galveston Pleasure Pier’s last high tide was at 4:01 a.m. Wednesday morning. Throughout the day, the tide will decrease slowly, with a low tide at 8:13 p.m.

However, as long as winds remain strong, we can still see storm surge pushing water inland.