⚠️ Rip Current Statement – Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island – Thursday, October 8, 2026

Rip Current Statement issued October 8 at 10:41PM CDT until October 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Details

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

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

* WHEN…until 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Max inundation will occur near high tide
cycles each afternoon.

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.

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.