In effect from Monday, Dec 29 2025 4:00 AM - Monday, Dec 29 2025 6:00 PM
Issued by NWS Brownsville TX
What:
For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High
Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
Where:
Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
When:
For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 4 AM CST Monday
through Monday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6
AM Monday to 6 PM CST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk,
from 6 AM CST Monday through Tuesday afternoon.
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. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
Additional Details:
Strong northeasterly to northerly winds
continuing behind a strong cold front are expected to build
water levels, leading to minor coastal flooding of narrow
beaches from Monday morning through several hours following high
tide, which is at 2:12 PM CST Monday afternoon.
Instructions: Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
