Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued May 2 at 2:17PM CDT until May 3 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 2, 2026 - 12:17pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3
to 7 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 High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
* 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