- Hutto ISD schools dismissing early Friday due to possible severe weather
- Crews responding to wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes
- Live radar: Strong storms end Thursday evening; more severe weather expected on Friday
- At least 1 tornado touches down in Burnet County as storms pound Central Texas
- Live radar: Severe storm threat continues for Central Texas after confirmed tornado in Burnet County
Portion of 61st Street Fishing Pier in Galveston completely detaches from Tropical Storm Beta
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The chances of Beta becoming a hurricane is decreasing, but it could be near hurricane strength as it approaches the Texas coast. Accuweather
Rising waters from Tropical Storm Beta caused structural damage to the 61st Street Fishing Pier in Galveston, Texas Sunday.
The National Weather Service in Houston said the rough surf and high tide caused the damage.
Video showed a portion of the pier completely detached.
61st Street Fishing Pier cam shows timeline of damage
In addition, SH 275 from 14th St. to 25th St. in Galveston is closed due to high water, according the Texas Department of Transportation Houston District.
Watch live: Webcams of Texas beaches show impact of Tropical Storm Beta
Sustained winds have also picked up, currently at 29 mph in Galveston at Scholes Field, gusting to 35 mph.
Joe Jacquez is a digital producer with the USA Today Network. You can find him on Twitter @JoeJacquezAZ.
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