Rip Current Statement 26, NWS Brownsville, TX

538 
WHUS44 KBRO 191938
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
238 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

TXZ256-257-351-200200-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0002.210519T1938Z-210520T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0026.000000T0000Z-210520T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
238 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 7 PM CDT 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave runup at South Padre Island and Boca
  Chica Beaches may reach the dunes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Mejia

753 
WHUS44 KBRO 200019
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
719 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

TXZ256-257-351-200200-
/O.EXP.KBRO.RP.S.0026.000000T0000Z-210520T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210520T0200Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
719 PM CDT Wed May 19 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave runup at South Padre Island and Boca
  Chica Beaches may reach the dunes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Castillo