Beaches on the northern end of South Padre Island have been closed amid high tides and dangerous rip currents in the Gulf of Mexico.
Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos has issued an order to shut down Beach Access 5 and Beach Access 6 on South Padre Island on Tuesday morning.
Judge Cascos told Action 4 News that the decision was made based on dangerous rip currents and high tides on the northern end of the Island.
Law enforcement officials are preventing vehicles or people from entering the beaches.
Strong winds from a recent cold front are being blamed for the dangerous conditions.
Judge Cascos said authorities will continue to monitor weather conditions.
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