Headline:
Coastal Flood Statement issued October 2 at 10:58AM CDT until October 3 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Coastal Flood Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 8:58am
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM CDT this evening through late tonight.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak inundation is expected to occur near
high tide tonight at 127 AM.
Instruction:
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov