⚠️ Rip Current Statement – Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island – Thursday, October 15, 2026

Rip Current Statement issued October 15 at 11:20AM CDT until October 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Details

* WHAT…For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 9 feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN…For the High Rip Current Risk, from Friday morning
through Sunday morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1
PM Friday to 7 AM CDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from
1 PM Friday to 7 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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 likely to occur during
high tide cycles Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday
night.

Instructions

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.

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