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High Surf Advisory
In effect: Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 AM CDT – Sunday, May 03 2026 1:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Brownsville TX
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM CDT SUNDAY
What:
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
3 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone.
Where:
Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
When:
For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening
through Saturday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1
AM Saturday to 1 AM CDT Sunday.
Impacts:
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instructions:
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.
Areas Impacted:
Kenedy Island
Willacy Island
Cameron Island
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