Alertes en vigueur Boca Chica, TX

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron IslandCounties.* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursdayafternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM CSTearly this morning.* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reachingor pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles,except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, willbe unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locationsnorth of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beacherosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the bestswimmers away from shore into deeper water.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may beclosed. Do not drive around barricades or through water ofunknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-proneproperty.Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.