Rip Current Statement for Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island
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- Cameron Island, Kenedy Island, Willacy Island
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What: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. Impacts: Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on...
What the bulletin says to do
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.
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Bulletin details
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Max inundation is expected near high tide at 1115 PM tonight and again at 1122 PM Monday night.
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Rip Current Statement issued November 15 at 2:27AM CST until November 17 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Brownsville TX
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Brownsville TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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