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Rip Current Statement issued October 10 at 6:58PM CDT until October 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

Observed Oct 10 2026, 23:58 UTC · Updated Oct 11 2026, 06:49 UTC

* WHAT...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 Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Max inundation will occur near high tide cycles (Sunday, 1:59 AM and 5:57 PM). 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. 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 follo

Location 26.603, -97.318. ARC Warning did not create the underlying report.

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  Rip Current Statement issued October 10 at 6:58PM CDT until October 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

  Oct 10 2026, 23:58 UTC

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  nws

  Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 10 at 6:58PM CDT until October 12 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX

  Oct 10 2026, 23:58 UTC

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