Rip Current Statement 16, NWS Brownsville, TX

994 
WHUS44 KBRO 190636
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
136 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2026

TXZ451-454-455-192000-
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0016.260419T1100Z-260421T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.260419T1100Z-260419T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.260419T1100Z-260420T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
136 AM CDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS
MORNING TO 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* 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 5 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM CDT this 
  morning through Monday evening. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 1 PM CDT this afternoon. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions 
  and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

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.

&&

$$

492 
WHUS44 KBRO 191704
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1204 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2026

TXZ451-454-455-200115-
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260420T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260420T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260421T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1204 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions 
  and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

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.

&&

$$

218 
WHUS44 KBRO 200018
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
718 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2026

TXZ451-454-455-201200-
/O.EXP.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-260420T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0009.260420T0018Z-260420T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-260420T0300Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260421T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
718 PM CDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Monday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

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.

&&

$$

472 
WHUS44 KBRO 200600
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
100 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026

TXZ451-454-455-201400-
/O.EXP.KBRO.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-260420T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260421T1200Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
100 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

000 
WHUS44 KBRO 200954
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
454 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026

TXZ451-454-455-211200-
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260421T1200Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
454 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

989 
WHUS44 KBRO 201211
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
711 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026

TXZ451-454-455-210000-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0002.260420T1211Z-260421T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260421T1200Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
711 AM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 
  morning.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

922 
WHUS44 KBRO 210044
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
744 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026

TXZ451-454-455-211200-
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260421T1200Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
744 PM CDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

074 
WHUS44 KBRO 211130
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
630 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2026

TXZ451-454-455-211900-
/O.CAN.KBRO.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-260421T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0003.260421T1300Z-260421T1900Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
630 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM CDT this afternoon.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most impactful coastal inundation will
  be near high tide at 11 AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$