Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
158 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026

TXZ451-454-455-181715-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0006.260518T1100Z-260518T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0018.260518T1200Z-260520T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
158 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON CDT TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
  flooding expected. 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 6 AM this morning
  to noon CDT today. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM
  CDT this morning through Tuesday 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any coastal runup will reach peak
  inundation an hour before or after high tide at 8:41 AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
127 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026

TXZ345-442-443-447-182200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0013.260518T0800Z-260518T1700Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0002.260518T1100Z-260520T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
127 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
  Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon CDT today.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM CDT this morning
  through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
  the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper
  water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to
  anyone entering the surf.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

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