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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
400 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

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Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
400 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT
TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
6 AM CDT MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until noon CDT today.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the
  Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 6 AM CDT Monday.

* 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...High tide tonight will be at 9:23 PM.

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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