Headline:
Coastal Flood Statement issued June 13 at 2:33AM CDT until June 13 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Coastal Flood Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 13, 2026 - 12:33am
Expires:
June 13, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor
coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected. For the second Coastal Flood Statement,
isolated minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Statement, until 1 PM CDT
this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM CDT
this morning through Sunday evening. For the second Coastal
Flood Statement, from late tonight through Sunday 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. Rip currents can sweep
even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
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