Rip Current Statement issued November 20 at 3:17PM CST until November 21 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX

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

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

* WHEN…For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST
Thursday.

* 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.

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