MODERATE
ENDED
Rip Current Statement
Cameron, Kenedy and Willacy counties, TX · ended Mon 6:00 PM CST
6:05 AM
Ended
6:00 PM
SeverityModerate
UrgencyExpected
CertaintyLikely
IssuedMon 6:05 AM CST
EndedMon 6:00 PM CST
Issued byNWS Brownsville, TX
What to do
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.
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* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Safety
What to do during a Rip Current Statement
- 1Stay out of the waterEven strong swimmers can be pulled away.
- 2If a rip current pulls youDon’t fight it. Swim parallel to the shore, then back in, or float and wave for help.
- 3Stay off rocks and jettiesLarge waves can sweep people away.
Watch vs. Warning
WATCHDangerous weather is possible. Be prepared.
WARNINGDangerous weather is happening or about to. Act now.
Rip Current Statement questions
What is a rip current?
A narrow, fast channel of water flowing away from the shore.
Other alerts nearby
No other alerts are in effect near this area right now.