KENEDY ISLAND; WILLACY ISLAND; CAMERON ISLAND — * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 13 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM CDT this morning through Sunday morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Sunday.
* 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Local conditions in Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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