Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued March 16 at 2:55AM CDT until March 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 12:55am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8
to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7
AM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM CDT
this morning through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
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:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov