Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued January 9 at 3:30AM CST until January 10 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 9, 2025 - 1:30am
Expires:
January 9, 2025 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX