Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued March 16 at 2:29PM CDT until March 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires:
March 17, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
3 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 5 AM CDT Tuesday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Tuesday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through 7 AM CDT Tuesday.
* 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...High Tides at 4:54 PM CDT and 1:06 AM CDT.
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