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Rip Current Statement issued October 27 at 2:15AM CDT until October 27 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX, United States of America
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* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 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 Advisory, until 4 AM CDT
Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM CDT this
morning through this evening.
* 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.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Expected |
| Cap Certainty | Likely |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-27T19:00:00-05:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island
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