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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
734 PM CDT Thu Oct 9 2025

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Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
734 PM CDT Thu Oct 9 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

* 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...Until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* 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...The most impactful coastal flooding is
  expected during high tide around 8:32 PM CDT this evening.

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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