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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
409 PM CDT Sun May 26 2019

...Dangerous Rip and Long Shore Currents for Poor to Average 
Swimmers Will Continue through Memorial Day...

.Persistent moderate to strong southeast winds between stationary
high pressure over the northern Gulf of Mexico and low pressure 
over the Sierra Madre Oriental will continue to push moderate 
southeast swells and generate choppy surf waves of 3 to 5 feet 
through Memorial Day. A combination of south to north longshore 
currents with some embedded rip currents will make the surf 
difficult and potentially life threatening for poor to average 
swimmers.

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Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
409 PM CDT Sun May 26 2019

...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY 
EVENING...

* TIMING...Now through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...South to north longshore currents with a few embedded
  rip currents will be dangerous in surf waters for poor to 
  average swimmers and could become life threatening without the 
  correct precautions. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a moderate risk of longshore and embedded rip currents
with large seasonal crowds at the beach...with many expected to
venture into the surf to cool off from the hot sunshine.

South to north longshore currents are channels of water that can
quickly move unprepared swimmers rapidly up the beach, well away
from their starting location. The shape of the surf zone can push
swimmers both up the beach and farther out, making it more
difficult to navigate back to shore.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins...jetties
and piers. A few rip currents may become embedded in the south to
north dominant flow.

Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol flags and signs for 
both types of currents.

Longshore currents are expected to dominate the surf flow through
Memorial Day. Poor to average swimmers should remain in water
waist deep or less to prevent the current from pushing you up the
beach without the ability to feel the sand. If caught in a
longshore current, wave and yell for help. If at all possible,
attempt to swim back towards shore. Do not attempt to swim
directly against the current as you will tire quickly.

All swimmers should bring a flotation device into the water.
These include boogie boards with rope and life jackets or vests.

&&

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Castillo