Headline:
Coastal Flood Statement issued June 14 at 1:11AM CDT until June 14 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Coastal Flood Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 13, 2026 - 11:11pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* 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 1 PM CDT this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.
* 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: