⚠️ Rip Current Statement – Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island – Sunday, October 4, 2026

Rip Current Statement issued October 4 at 2:01AM CDT until October 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Details

* WHAT…For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.

* WHERE…Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.

* WHEN…For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 7 AM CDT this
morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM CDT this
morning through Monday evening.

* 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.

Instructions

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

This alert was automatically posted by SkyGuard, MWSC’s severe weather alerting system. Source: National Weather Service.