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Rip Current Statement

Active

Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island

Status In Progress Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Moderate
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 1 AM CDT Sunday 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.
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