Nueces County, the City of Corpus Christi and the City of Port Aransas have issued a mandatory evacuation for high profile vehicles.
All RVS must be off Padre Island, Mustang Island and North Beach by 6 p-m Thursday evening.
Padre Balli and Magee Parks will close at 2 p-m Thursday afternoon.
The Port Aransas Ferry is currently open and running, it is unclear how long the ferry will remain in operation due to storm conditions.
The evacuation order was issued in anticipation of five to seven foot storm surge and rains from 20 to 25 inches.
Houston ISD announced late Thursday it will delay the start of the school year due to the storm, canceling all classes on Monday.
It will dismiss all employees at 2 p.m. Friday and has canceled all athletic activities scheduled for Friday and Saturday, including practices, scrimmages and scheduled games. Spokesman Tracy Clemons said district leaders have been in constant communication with the Harris County Emergency Management office.
Clemons said the district is especially concerned about schools in the Meyerland area, where maintenance crews will begin placing sandbags. Houston ISD parents and teachers can text YES to 68453 to receive district weather alerts.