Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
From: Feb 25, 2026 07:33
Until: Feb 26, 2026 12:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
From: Feb 24, 2026 07:00
Until: Feb 26, 2026 00:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF DEEP SOUTH TEXAS ON
WEDNESDAY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Brooks, Inland Kenedy, Southern Hidalgo,
Inland Willacy, Inland Cameron and Northern Hidalgo.
* TIMING...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 25 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 92.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 25, 2026 11:45
Until: Feb 26, 2026 00:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Cameron, Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Willacy, Inland
Cameron, Inland Kenedy, and Inland Willacy Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 25, 2026 07:26
Until: Feb 26, 2026 00:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
From: Feb 23, 2026 05:58
Until: Feb 23, 2026 12:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
From: Feb 23, 2026 05:58
Until: Feb 23, 2026 12:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
From: Feb 22, 2026 17:42
Until: Feb 23, 2026 06:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
From: Feb 22, 2026 17:42
Until: Feb 23, 2026 06:00
Red Flag Warning
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR JIM HOGG, STARR, BROOKS, HIDALGO
AND INLAND PORTIONS OF CAMERON, WILLACY AND KENEDY COUNTIES ON
SUNDAY...
The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 9 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Jim Hogg, Brooks, Inland Kenedy, Starr,
Southern Hidalgo, Inland Willacy, Inland Cameron and Northern
Hidalgo.
* TIMING...From 9 AM to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 to near 40 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 71.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 22, 2026 04:20
Until: Feb 23, 2026 00:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CST Monday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
From: Feb 22, 2026 07:16
Until: Feb 22, 2026 18:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CST Monday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
From: Feb 22, 2026 07:16
Until: Feb 22, 2026 18:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8
feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
From: Feb 22, 2026 03:41
Until: Feb 22, 2026 12:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8
feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday
afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
From: Feb 22, 2026 03:41
Until: Feb 22, 2026 12:00
Fire Weather Watch
...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE ACROSS INLAND DEEP
SOUTH TEXAS ON SUNDAY...
.A cold front arrives with dry air and gusty northerly winds into
this evening. Dry air will be in place on Sunday, and winds may
still be gusty, warranting possible Fire Danger Statements and/or
Red Flag Warnings.
* AFFECTED AREA...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks, Inland Kenedy,
Starr, Southern Hidalgo, Inland Willacy, Inland Cameron and
Northern Hidalgo.
* TIMING...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...70-73.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 21, 2026 20:43
Until: Feb 22, 2026 07:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 PM CST this
evening through Sunday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory,
from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
From: Feb 21, 2026 20:44
Until: Feb 22, 2026 07:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 PM CST this
evening through Sunday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory,
from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
From: Feb 21, 2026 20:44
Until: Feb 22, 2026 07:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
5 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening
through Sunday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from
midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
From: Feb 21, 2026 09:12
Until: Feb 22, 2026 00:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
5 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening
through Sunday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from
midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
From: Feb 21, 2026 09:12
Until: Feb 22, 2026 00:00
Fire Weather Watch
...ELEVATED FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LATE SATURDAY...
.A cold front arrives with dry air and gusty northerly winds late
Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. Dry air will be in place
on Sunday, and winds may still be gusty, warranting possible Fire
Danger Statements and/or Red Flag Warnings.
The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Inland Kenedy, Southern Hidalgo, Inland
Willacy, Inland Cameron and Northern Hidalgo.
* TIMING...From Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening.
* WINDS...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Up to 70.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
From: Feb 21, 2026 03:45
Until: Feb 21, 2026 15:45
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this 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.
From: Jan 31, 2026 06:20
Until: Feb 01, 2026 00:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this 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.
From: Jan 31, 2026 06:20
Until: Feb 01, 2026 00:00
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.
* WHERE...Brooks, Inland Kenedy, Jim Hogg, Northern Hidalgo, Starr,
and Zapata Counties.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Take steps now to finish protecting cold sensitive
plants and crops. Frost and freeze conditions could damage crops,
other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Jan 31, 2026 06:14
Until: Jan 31, 2026 15:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 6 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
AM CST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this
evening through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
From: Jan 30, 2026 07:32
Until: Jan 31, 2026 12:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 6 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
AM CST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this
evening through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
From: Jan 30, 2026 07:32
Until: Jan 31, 2026 12:00
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible.
* WHERE...Brooks, Inland Kenedy, Jim Hogg, Northern Hidalgo, Starr,
and Zapata Counties.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Take steps now to finish protecting cold sensitive
plants and crops. Frost and freeze conditions could damage crops,
other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Jan 30, 2026 23:50
Until: Jan 31, 2026 08:00
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible.
* WHERE...Brooks, Inland Kenedy, Jim Hogg, Northern Hidalgo, Starr,
and Zapata Counties.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Take steps now to finish protecting cold sensitive
plants and crops. Frost and freeze conditions could damage crops,
other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Jan 30, 2026 13:31
Until: Jan 31, 2026 00:15
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 18 degrees expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 20 degrees expected.
* WHERE...All of Deep South Texas with the exception of the barrier
island.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Take steps now to finish protecting cold sensitive
plants and crops. Frost and freeze conditions could damage crops,
other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Jan 26, 2026 17:33
Until: Jan 27, 2026 16:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 18 degrees expected. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing
temperatures as low as 20 degrees expected.
* WHERE...All of Deep South Texas with the exception of the barrier
island.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 10 AM CST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Take steps now to finish protecting cold sensitive
plants and crops. Frost and freeze conditions could damage crops,
other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Jan 26, 2026 17:33
Until: Jan 27, 2026 16:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Monday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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.
From: Jan 25, 2026 16:08
Until: Jan 27, 2026 00:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Monday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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.
From: Jan 25, 2026 16:08
Until: Jan 27, 2026 00:00
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
20 possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 13 possible.
* WHERE...Deep South Texas.
* WHEN...For the Freeze Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday
morning. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Sunday night
through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Take steps now to finish protecting cold sensitive
plants and crops. Frost and freeze conditions could damage crops,
other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing. People and pets exposed to the cold without proper
protection could experience hypothermia.
From: Jan 26, 2026 03:00
Until: Jan 26, 2026 16:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
20 possible. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind
chills as low as 13 possible.
* WHERE...Deep South Texas.
* WHEN...For the Freeze Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday
morning. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Sunday night
through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Take steps now to finish protecting cold sensitive
plants and crops. Frost and freeze conditions could damage crops,
other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing. People and pets exposed to the cold without proper
protection could experience hypothermia.
From: Jan 26, 2026 09:00
Until: Jan 26, 2026 14:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...Through Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
From: Jan 12, 2026 06:34
Until: Jan 13, 2026 12:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
From: Jan 10, 2026 10:34
Until: Jan 12, 2026 00:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM CST this morning through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
From: Jan 08, 2026 06:49
Until: Jan 10, 2026 00:00
Rip Current Statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
From: Jan 08, 2026 23:52
Until: Jan 09, 2026 10:00
