{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.cad9dc4cffaf8e648d1e3d4d5c48d329328a9ff2.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Rip Current Statement issued May 18 at 6:27PM CDT until May 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-18","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.cad9dc4cffaf8e648d1e3d4d5c48d329328a9ff2.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Brownsville TX"},"word_count":114,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Rip Current Statement: Rip Current Statement issued May 18 at 6:27PM CDT until May 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Kenedy Island; Willacy Island; Cameron Island\n**Issued by:** NWS Brownsville TX\n**Sent:** 2026-05-18T18:27:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-18T18:27:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-19T08:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.\n\n* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island\nCounties.\n\n* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.\n\n* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away\nfrom shore into deeper water.\n\n## Instructions\nSwim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and\nfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a\ndirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the\nshore and call or wave for help."}