If you live anywhere near Southeast Texas, you know what everyone has been obsessing over this week: unusually clear water replacing the typical murkiness we’ve all grown accustomed to. Keep scrolling to find out what’s causing it and how long you have to witness it firsthand.

The anomaly couldn't have happened at a more optimal time. Memorial Day weekend beach-goers were met with the surprise of a lifetime when they discovered the water looked more like the Caribbean than the murky Gulf we've all become used to.
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Meteorologists say Tropical Storm Alberto is partially to blame. It shifted course and pushed a large amount of clear water toward the coast, scattering the mud responsible for that unsavory murky color.
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Another contributing factor was the lack of an outgoing tide on Monday that usually dumps sediment from the Houston Ship Channel into the beaches. That allowed for uncontaminated water to rush in just in time for the holiday.
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So, the question you've all been asking yourselves: how long is the phenomenon supposed to last? The short answer is that nobody knows for sure, but it isn't expected to be very long. If I were you, I'd plan a trip to the island ASAP to witness the spectacle before it disappears - possibly forever.
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And to prove the color isn’t the work of Photoshop or perfectly-angled shots, here’s the full video so you can watch the water in motion:

Did you or are you going to experience this (possibly) once-in-a-lifetime anomaly? If you miss it but find yourself still craving a beach day, don’t fret – there are plenty of other beautiful opportunities to take advantage of in Texas.

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