Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 4 at 5:20PM CDT until October 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 4, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires:
October 5, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* 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