Rip Current Statement issued February 19 at 12:14PM CST until February 20 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Brownsville TX

* WHAT…For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN…For the High Surf Advisory, through 6 PM Thursday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Dangerous currents and high surf are
expected to continue into Friday, and additional advisories and
statements are likely to be issued until conditions begin to
improve over the weekend. Note that surf temperatures will fall
to 50 or the lower 50s Thursday and remain there into Saturday
at least.