The hurricane hit Mexico after it passed just ... in southern Texas -- somewhere between Corpus Christi and South Padre Island, though some models show that the storm could hit farther north.

The operation involved multiple Coast Guard units, including Station South Padre Island, the Cutter Edgar Culbertson, Sector Corpus Christi watchstanders, and Air Station Corpus Christi aircrews.

The peak season in South Padre is Memorial Day to Labor Day. If you’re wondering about the peak hurricane season in SPI, it’s ...

The best time to visit South Padre Island is from September to February ... there's a slight chance you'll encounter some unfriendly hurricane weather. Data sourced from the National Climatic ...

By STEVE HATHCOCK Steve Hathcock has an extensive background in historical preservation and writing focused on South Texas.