Road closures, flight delays from Tropical Storm Harold

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Tropical Storm Harold made landfall on Padre Island in South Texas around 10 a.m. Tuesday morning according to the National Hurricane Center. Here are live updates:

Here's where traffic signals are out:

The City of Corpus Christi sent out a list of traffic signal outages and signals that are in flashing mode due to the storm at the following intersections: Port Avenue and Morgan Avenue; Airline Road and Alameda Street; Louisiana Avenue and Alameda Street; Whitecap Boulevard and Park Road 22 (flashing); IH37 and Chaparral Street (flashing); IH37 and Shoreline Boulevard (flashing); Louisiana Avenue and Santa Fe Street (flashin;g) Leopard Street and Violet Street (flashing); Starlite Lane and Leopard Street (flashing).

"Motorists and pedestrians should treat the traffic signal outage as an all-way stop, the city's notice stated.

Airport reports cancellations and flight delays

The storm system is impacting Gulf beaches. Waves up to six feet have pushed the water to the dunes, and beach access roads are underwater.

Corpus Christ International Airport (CCIA) is reporting multiple cancellations and delays. Travelers can download their airline apps for the latest information on flight status. They may also visit CCIA’s website at: https://corpuschristiairport.com/en/travelers/flights/.

Corpus Christi road closures

Here’s the latest list of road and intersection closures sent Tuesday afternoon by the City of Corpus Christi’s Public Works Department:

  • Golf Place and Surfside Boulevard to the dead end

  • Kleberg Place and Surfside Boulevard to the dead end

  • Paul Place and Surfside Boulevard to the dead end

  • South Hotel Place and Surfside Boulevard to the dead end

  • Burleson Street and Surfside Boulevard to the dead end

  • Bridgeport Avenue and North Shoreline Boulevard

  • Coastal Avenue and North Shoreline Boulevard

  • Bushick Place - Surfside Boulevard to the dead end

  • Gulfbreeze Boulevard and Neal Street

  • Sandbar Avenue and Gulfbreeze Boulevard to the dead end

  • US 181 turnaround at North Beach

Storm moves inland over Kenedy County

By 1 p.m. the National Weather Service reported that the storm had moved inland over Kenedy County in south Texas and was located around 20 miles east-southeast of Hebbronville. The storm “is moving to the west-northwest at around 21 mph. Observations from the Coastal Bend show wind gusts from 50 to 60 mph.”

City of Corpus Christi spokesman Robert Gonzales said via email that the traffic signal at the intersection at Park Road 22 and Whitecap Boulevard is not working due to a loss of power in the area.

"Please advise motorists to use caution or avoid the area if possible," he said.

A stairway to Corpus Christi Bay is closed off during Tropical Storm Harold on Tuesday morning on Aug. 22, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
A stairway to Corpus Christi Bay is closed off during Tropical Storm Harold on Tuesday morning on Aug. 22, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Tornado warnings

The National Weather Service of Corpus Christi has announced tornado warnings for the following cities and counties:

  • Kleberg County until 8:30 a.m.

  • Benavides and Realitos until 11:45 a.m.

  • Freer and Seven Sisters until 11:45 a.m.

  • Beeville until 11:45 a.m.

  • Mathis, St. Paul and Sinton until noon

  • Goliad until noon

  • Bee and Live Oak counties until 11:45 a.m.

  • Three Rivers and Normanna until 12:30 p.m.

  • Duval, La Salle, McMullen and Webb counties until 12:30 a.m.

  • Orange Grove until 12:30 p.m.

  • Tilden and Calliham until 12:45 p.m.

More photos: Tropical Storm Harold brings wind and rain to the Coastal Bend

Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall

Tropical Storm Harold made landfall on Padre Island in South Texas around 10 a.m. Tuesday morning according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical storm force winds and bands of heavy rain are expected over the next several hours as the storm continues to move ashore and head inland in a west-northwest direction at 21 miles per hour.

Deacon Otis Todd lights a cigarette during Tropical Storm Harold on Tuesday morning, Aug. 22, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Deacon Otis Todd lights a cigarette during Tropical Storm Harold on Tuesday morning, Aug. 22, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

The NOAA buoy at Padre Island reported sustained winds of 40 mph and gusts up to 59 mph. Rainfall between 2 to 4 inches is expected across South Texas, with potentially higher amounts up to 6 inches through Wednesday. Motorists should also be aware of possible flash flooding, and never enter a roadway covered with water.

As of 11 a.m., AEP reports more than 12,000 power outages in the city, many concentrated on Padre Island and the Southside.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi said via email it has extended remote work operations through the end of day today.*This is a developing story and will be updated throughout the day.

This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Tropical Storm Harold makes landfall, brings wind, rain to Corpus Christi