Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 5 at 12:13PM CDT until April 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 5, 2026 - 10:13am
Expires:
April 6, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Seas and swell period are steadily
increasing in the wake of a cold front and building high
pressure across the northwest Gulf this afternoon through
Monday. Wave heights of 6 to 8 feet or higher, a swell period
reaching 8 seconds, and a northeast swell direction ensures
dangerous rip currents through Monday. Though weather conditions
are poor Sunday afternoon and fair to poor Monday, surf
temperatures in the 70s are sufficient for some to attempt
venturing into the water.
Instruction:
If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against
the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.
If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Area Description:
Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: