Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 16 Miles SE Port Mansfield TX

Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
237 AM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

TXZ451-454-455-241800-
/O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.260125T0000Z-260126T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0005.260125T0000Z-260126T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
237 AM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  10 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, from 6 PM this evening to 6
  PM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this
  evening through Sunday afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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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High Surf Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
237 AM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

TXZ451-454-455-241800-
/O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.260125T0000Z-260126T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0005.260125T0000Z-260126T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
237 AM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  10 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, from 6 PM this evening to 6
  PM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this
  evening through Sunday afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$




Extreme Cold Watch

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1259 AM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

TXZ451-454-455-241800-
/O.CON.KBRO.EC.A.0001.260126T0900Z-260126T1400Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
Including the cities of Boca Chica Beach and South Padre Island
1259 AM CST Sat Jan 24 2026

...EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...People and pets exposed to the cold without proper
  protection could experience hypothermia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside. Death is possible to people exposed to the extreme cold.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call
211 for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

&&

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