Texas Rip Current Statement | Effective 04/19/2026 23:00

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued April 20 at 1:00AM CDT until April 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 19, 2026 - 11:00pm
Expires: 
April 20, 2026 - 7:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction: 
Swim near a lifeguard. 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