Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 6 at 7:08PM CDT until April 7 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 6, 2026 - 5:08pm
Expires:
April 7, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.
* 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
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov