Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued May 1 at 10:47PM CDT until May 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 1, 2026 - 8:47pm
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 9
feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 3 AM CDT Saturday
through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow
beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could
be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may
experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also
occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State
Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Coastal Flood Advisory may be needed
overnight, with the highest inundation occurring a couple of
hours before and after high tide at 6:46 AM.
Instruction:
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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
Sender: