Rip Current Statement 12/02/2024 19:44 for Texas areas

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued December 2 at 9:44PM CST until December 3 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 2, 2024 - 7:44pm
Expires: 
December 3, 2024 - 6:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday 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