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Wind Chill Advisory 6, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this wind chill advisory at Dec 7, 2017, 4:22 AM CST for 8 counties in Texas. It took effect at Dec 7, 2017, 11:00 PM CST. It was in force for 13 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 7, 2017, 4:22 AM CST (10:22 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 7, 2017, 11:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 8, 2017, 12:00 PM CST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Brownsville, TX
Counties Brooks County, TX, Cameron County, TX, Hidalgo County, TX, Jim Hogg County, TX, Kenedy County, TX, Starr County, TX, Willacy County, TX, Zapata County, TX
The radar
The Brownsville radar (KBRO), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Brownsville Intl, TX (KBRO), launched 00:00Z, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 120 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 429 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 206 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 733 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
720 WWUS44 KBRO 071022 WSWBRO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 422 AM CST Thu Dec 7 2017 ...UNCOMFORTABLY COLD CONDITIONS EXPECTED... .STRONG WINDS AND COLD LOW TEMPERATURES TONIGHT WILL COMBINE TO PRODUCE TEMPERATURES THAT WILL FEEL EVEN COLDER TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS. TXZ248>257-071800- /O.NEW.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.171208T0500Z-171208T1400Z/ Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Kenedy-Starr-Hidalgo-Inland Willacy- Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron- Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, Sarita, Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista 422 AM CST Thu Dec 7 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Expect wind chills to range between 25 and 30 degrees. * WHERE...All of Deep South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...11 PM CST tonight to 8 AM CST Friday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dress in layers of clothing for maximum warmth. Provide warm shelter for outdoor domesticated animals and livestock. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
8 follow-up statements
832 WWUS44 KBRO 071809 WSWBRO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1209 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017 ...UNCOMFORTABLY COLD CONDITIONS EXPECTED... .STRONG NORTH WINDS AND COLD LOW TEMPERATURES TONIGHT WILL COMBINE TO PRODUCE TEMPERATURES THAT WILL FEEL EVEN COLDER TO HUMANS AND ANIMALS. TXZ248>257-080300- /O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.171208T0500Z-171208T1400Z/ Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Kenedy-Starr-Hidalgo-Inland Willacy- Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron- Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, Sarita, Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista 1209 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. Expect wind chills to range from 30 above zero to 25 above zero. * WHERE...All of Deep South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley. * WHEN...11 PM this evening to 8 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dress in layers of clothing for maximum warmth. Provide warm shelter for outdoor domesticated animals and livestock. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
651 WWUS44 KBRO 071917 WSWBRO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 117 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017 ...HAZARDOUS WINTER WEATHER EXPECTED FOR DEEP SOUTH TEXAS... .An upper level trough of low pressure will move towards Deep South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley through Friday morning. This will combine with abundant moisture over the region and colder air moving into the area from the north to increase the chances for measurable snowfall across the area. The precipitation will likely start as a wintry mixture of rain and snow late tonight before changing over to all snow by sunrise Friday. As the trough of low pressure moves off to the east, drier and more stable air will start to move into the region by Friday afternoon. In addition to the threat of snow, the strong north to northwest winds will combine with the cold temperatures to produce dangerous wind chill values late tonight through Friday morning. TXZ248>250-252-080330- /O.NEW.KBRO.WS.W.0001.171208T0600Z-171208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.171208T0500Z-171208T1400Z/ Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr- Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, Rio Grande City, and Roma 117 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Accumulating snow expected. Very cold wind chills expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Friday. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. Expect wind chills to range from 30 above zero to 25 above zero. * WHERE...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Starr County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, midnight to 9 AM Friday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 11 PM this evening to 8 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in visibility at times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ TXZ251-253>257-080330- /O.NEW.KBRO.WW.Y.0001.171208T0600Z-171208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.171208T0500Z-171208T1400Z/ Kenedy-Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy- Coastal Cameron- Including the cities of Sarita, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista 117 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Accumulating snow expected. Very cold wind chills expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Friday. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. Expect wind chills to range from 30 above zero to 25 above zero. * WHERE...Portions of Deep South Texas. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, midnight to 9 AM Friday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 11 PM this evening to 8 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
481 WWUS44 KBRO 080327 WSWBRO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 927 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017 ...HAZARDOUS WINTER WEATHER EXPECTED FOR DEEP SOUTH TEXAS... .An upper level trough of low pressure will move over Deep South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley through Friday morning. This will combine with abundant moisture over the region and colder air moving into the area from the north to increase the chances for measurable snowfall across the area. The precipitation will likely start as a wintry mixture of rain and snow late tonight before changing over to all snow by sunrise Friday. As the trough of low pressure moves off to the east, drier and more stable air will start to move into the region by Friday afternoon. In addition to the threat of snow, the strong north to northwest winds will combine with the cold temperatures to produce dangerous wind chill values late tonight through Friday morning. TXZ248>250-252-081200- /O.EXT.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.171208T0500Z-171208T1600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.WS.W.0001.171208T0600Z-171208T1500Z/ Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr- Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, Rio Grande City, and Roma 927 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Very cold wind chills expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Friday. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. Expect wind chills to range from 20 to 30 degrees. * WHERE...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Starr County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, midnight to 9 AM Friday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 11 PM this evening to 10 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in visibility at times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ TXZ251-253>257-081200- /O.EXT.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.171208T0500Z-171208T1600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.WW.Y.0001.171208T0600Z-171208T1500Z/ Kenedy-Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy- Coastal Cameron- Including the cities of Sarita, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista 927 PM CST Thu Dec 7 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST FRIDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Very cold wind chills expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Friday. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch, with localized amounts up to 2 inches, are expected on grassy surfaces. Expect wind chills to range from 25 to 30 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of Mid and Lower Rio Grande Valley and Kenedy county. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, midnight to 9 AM Friday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, 11 PM this evening to 10 AM Friday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$
695 WWUS44 KBRO 081221 AAA WSWBRO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 621 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...HAZARDOUS WINTER WEATHER CONTINUES THIS MORNING... .Rain has transitioned to mostly snow across the area overnight with light to moderate snowfall rates being reported this morning. Accumulating snow will continue the next couple of hours as a couple heavier bands continue in the lower Rio Grande Valley and northern Ranchlands of Zapata, Jim Hogg and Brooks counties. As a trough of low pressure moves off to the east, drier and more stable air will start to move into the region by this afternoon. In addition to the threat of snow, the strong north to northwest winds will combine with the cold temperatures to produce dangerous wind chill values through the morning. TXZ248>250-252-081600- /O.CON.KBRO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1600Z/ Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr- Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, Rio Grande City, and Roma 621 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Very cold wind chills expected. Additional accumulations of one to two inches are expected. Expect wind chills to range from 20 to 30 degrees. * WHERE...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Starr County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 9 AM today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, now to 10 AM this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in visibility at times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice are occurring This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ TXZ251-253>257-081600- /O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1500Z/ Kenedy-Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy- Coastal Cameron- Including the cities of Sarita, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista 621 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Very cold wind chills expected. Additional accumulations of up to an inch are expected. Expect wind chills to range from 25 to 30 degrees. * WHERE...Portions of Mid and Lower Rio Grande Valley and Kenedy county. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 AM today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, now to 10 AM this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ Birchfield
208 WWUS44 KBRO 081430 WSWBRO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 830 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...HAZARDOUS WINTER WEATHER CONTINUES THIS MORNING... .Light to moderate snow continues this morning across much for the lower Rio Grande Valley. Some locations across the northern Ranchlands have picked up 2 to 4 inches of snow with localized higher amounts. Precipitation will continue through much of the morning hours with mostly snowfall expected. In addition to the wintry precipitation, dangerous wind chills will remain possible through noon. TXZ248>250-252-081800- /O.EXT.KBRO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr- Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, Rio Grande City, and Roma 830 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Moderate snow is occurring. Very cold wind chills expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. Expect wind chills as low as the middle 20s above zero at times. * WHERE...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Starr County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until noon today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, now to noon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reductions in visibility at times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ TXZ251-253>257-081800- /O.EXT.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ Kenedy-Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy- Coastal Cameron- Including the cities of Sarita, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista 830 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Light to moderate snow is occurring. Very cold wind chills expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected, especially inland. Expect wind chills as low as the middle 20s above zero at times. * WHERE...Portions of Deep South Texas. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, now to noon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ Frye
292 WWUS44 KBRO 081531 WSWBRO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 931 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...HAZARDOUS WINTER WEATHER CONTINUES THIS MORNING... .Moderate to locally heavy snow continues this morning across much for the lower Rio Grande Valley. Some locations across the northern Ranchlands have picked up 2 to 4 inches of snow with localized higher amounts. Precipitation will continue through much of the morning hours with mostly snowfall expected. In addition to the wintry precipitation, dangerous wind chills will remain possible through noon. TXZ251-253-254-081800- /O.UPG.KBRO.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ /O.EXA.KBRO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ Kenedy-Hidalgo-Inland Willacy- Including the cities of Sarita, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, and Raymondville 931 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow occurring. Very cold wind chills expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. Expect wind chills to range from 35 above zero to 25 above zero. * WHERE...Kenedy, Hidalgo and Inland Willacy County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until noon today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, now to noon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in visibility at times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ TXZ248>250-252-081800- /O.CON.KBRO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr- Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, Rio Grande City, and Roma 931 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Very cold wind chills expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch are expected. Expect wind chills to range from 40 above zero to 30 above zero. * WHERE...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Starr County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until noon today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, now to noon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in visibility at times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ TXZ255>257-081800- /O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron- Including the cities of Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista 931 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Light to moderate snow is occurring. Very cold wind chills expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch can be expected, especially inland. Expect wind chills as low as the middle 20s above zero at times. * WHERE...Inland Cameron, Coastal Willacy and Coastal Cameron County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, now to noon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in visibility at times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ Frye
423 WWUS44 KBRO 081618 WSWBRO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1018 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...HAZARDOUS WINTER WEATHER CONTINUES THIS MORNING... .Moderate to locally heavy snow continues this morning across much for the lower Rio Grande Valley. Some locations across the northern Ranchlands have picked up 2 to 4 inches of snow with localized higher amounts. Precipitation will continue through much of the morning hours with mostly snowfall expected. In addition to the wintry precipitation, dangerous wind chills will remain possible through noon. TXZ248-249-081800- /O.CAN.KBRO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ Zapata-Jim Hogg- Including the cities of Zapata and Hebbronville 1018 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Heavy snowfall has ended across Zapata and Jim Hogg Counties. Temperatures have began to warm into the middle 30s and no additional snowfall accumulation is expected. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. * WHERE...Zapata and Jim Hogg County. * WHEN...Through noon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ TXZ250>254-081800- /O.CON.KBRO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ Brooks-Kenedy-Starr-Hidalgo-Inland Willacy- Including the cities of Falfurrias, Sarita, Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, and Raymondville 1018 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Very cold wind chills expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch can be expected. Expect wind chills to range from 35 above zero to 30 above zero. * WHERE...Brooks, Kenedy, Starr, Hidalgo and Inland Willacy County. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until noon today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, now to noon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in visibility at times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are occurring. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ TXZ255>257-081800- /O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron- Including the cities of Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista 1018 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Very cold wind chills expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch can be expected. Expect wind chills to range from 30 above zero to 25 above zero. * WHERE...Inland Cameron, Coastal Willacy and Coastal Cameron County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until noon today. For the Wind Chill Advisory, now to noon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes to exposed skin. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and gloves. && $$ Frye
806 WWUS44 KBRO 081758 WSWBRO URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1158 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...Abnormal Winter Weather Decreasing Across Deep South Texas... TXZ250>254-081900- /O.EXP.KBRO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ /O.EXP.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ Brooks-Kenedy-Starr-Hidalgo-Inland Willacy- Including the cities of Falfurrias, Sarita, Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, and Raymondville 1158 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Snow across the warning area has decreased in coverage and intensity. No additional snowfall accumulation is anticipated this afternoon. Therefore, the Winter Storm Warning will be allowed to expire. Additionally, temperatures will continue to warm into the upper 30s and lower 40s and winds will slowly subside allowing for wind chill values to climb above dangerous levels. Therefore, the wind chill advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ TXZ255>257-081900- /O.EXP.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ /O.EXP.KBRO.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron- Including the cities of Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista 1158 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Snow across the advisory area has started to decrease in coverage and intensity. No additional snowfall accumulation is anticipated this afternoon. Therefore, the Winter Weather Advisory will be allowed to expire. Additionally, temperatures will continue to warm into the upper 30s and lower 40s and winds will slowly subside allowing for wind chill values to climb above dangerous levels. Therefore, the wind chill advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ TXZ248-249-081900- /O.EXP.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-171208T1800Z/ Zapata-Jim Hogg- Including the cities of Zapata and Hebbronville 1158 AM CST Fri Dec 8 2017 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CST TODAY... Temperatures will continue to warm into the 40s and winds will slowly subside allowing for wind chill values to climb above dangerous levels. Therefore, the wind chill advisory will be allowed to expire. $$ Frye
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind chill advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Brownsville, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill advisory went out at Dec 7, 3:36 AM CST, 46 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 7, 3:36 AM CST, 46 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
336 AM CST Thu Dec 7 2017
.SHORT TERM (Now through Friday): Let's cut right to the chase and
discuss hazards. A Wind Chill Advisory has been posted for all of
Deep South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley from just before midnight
tonight until a couple of hours after sunrise Friday morning, as
moderate to breezy surface winds combine with overnight lows in the
30s to produce temperatures that will feel as if they are in the mid-
20s to around 30 degrees.
Secondly, surface high pressure building into the Lone Star State
will interact with surface low pressure over the west-central Gulf
of Mexico to increase surface winds from mid-morning today until
around mid-morning Friday. Winds are expected to be strong enough
that a Wind Advisory has been posted for this time frame for Kenedy
County and the coastal portions of Cameron and Willacy Counties. The
strongest winds are likely to occur for the entirety of Padre Island
from the mouth of the Rio Grande River up to Baffin Bay. Please
refer to the short term portion of the marine forecast discussion
below to see what effects these winds will also have on the Lower
Texas coastal waters.
Finally, a Freeze Watch and a Winter Weather Advisory were weighed
for portions of the BRO CWFA for tonight through early Friday
morning, but opted to punt these hazards to the incoming shift, who
will consider newer model guidance and issue them (or products
stronger than those, i.e., a Freeze Warning and Winter Storm
Warning) if they are deemed even necessary.
Overall, the slow approach of a deep 500 mb trough will continue the
overcast skies and excellent chance of precipitation, even possibly
frozen for some areas, from now through Friday morning. The passage
of this trough late Friday will finally begin to clear cloudiness
and reduce and eventually end the chance of rain.
.LONG TERM (Friday Night through Wednesday): Behind the 500mb
trough axis Friday night, much drier air air will move into Deep
South Texas with northwest flow aloft bringing strong subsidence
through the weekend. At the surface, high pressure will move
overhead with lightening winds and clear skies Saturday morning.
The main concern continues to be the possibility of a freeze
across portions of the Rio Grande Valley and especially the
Ranchlands if winds can drop off enough overnight. There is some
model disagreement with the NAM bringing freezing temperatures as
far east as Hidalgo and Cameron counties and the GFS being much
warmer with above-freezing temperatures everywhere. Decided to go
with a blend of the NAM and ECMWF as the GFS seems to be a warm
outlier. Will have to keep an eye on the possibility of a Freeze
Watch/Warning.
This weekend, mid-level ridging of high pressure will try to
build in with persistent northerly flow at the surface through
early next week. Thus, below-normal temperatures are expected with
highs in the upper 60s and lows in the 40s. A deep trough will
move into the Great Lakes region by the middle of next week, which
may bring our next cold front Tuesday into Wednesday. Low
moisture will keep rain chances near zero with temperatures slowly
increasing to near normal towards the end of the period.
&&
.MARINE (Now through Friday): Buoy 42019 reported north-northeast
winds around 25 knots gusting to around 31 knots with seas of 10.5
feet with a period of 8 seconds at 02 CST/08 UTC. Adverse marine
conditions early this morning will deteriorate even further later
this morning and through midday Friday as surface high pressure
building into Texas interacts more intensely with slow-moving
surface low pressure over the west-central Gulf of Mexico. A
combination of Small Craft Advisories and a Gale Warning for the
Lower Texas coastal waters will be replaced by a Gale Warning for
all of the waters as winds increase and seas build to dangerous
levels. Mariners are urged to consult the most recent Coastal Waters
Forecast for the latest information and navigate the Lower Texas
Coast only if absolutely necessary from now through noon Friday.
Friday night through Tuesday: Surface high pressure over Central
and West Texas will continue to bring light to moderate northerly
winds across the coastal waters on Saturday. Hazardous seas may
warrant a Small Craft Advisory through the early part of the day
Saturday before seas are able to improve from north to south. Low
seas and light to moderate winds will bring much more favorable
marine conditions Sunday into early next week.
&&
.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
BAYVIEW/PORT ISABEL 50 40 53 38 / 90 90 60 10
BROWNSVILLE 47 40 53 36 / 90 90 60 10
HARLINGEN 46 39 54 34 / 90 90 50 10
MCALLEN 46 39 54 37 / 90 90 50 10
RIO GRANDE CITY 45 35 54 33 / 90 90 30 0
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND 56 47 54 46 / 90 90 60 10
&&
.BRO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Wind Chill Advisory from 11 PM this evening to 8 AM CST Friday
for TXZ248>257.
Wind Advisory from 9 AM this morning to noon CST Friday for
TXZ251-256-257.
GM...Small Craft Advisory for winds until 9 AM CST this morning for
GMZ130-132-135.
Gale Warning from 9 AM this morning to noon CST Friday for
GMZ130-132-135-150-155.
Gale Warning until noon CST Friday for GMZ170-175.
Small Craft Advisory until 9 AM CST this morning for GMZ150-155.
&&
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Short Term...66
Long Term...65Hazardous weather outlook, Dec 6, 5:21 PM CST, 11 hours 1 minute before
Hazardous Weather Outlook...CORRECTED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 521 PM CST Wed Dec 6 2017 TXZ248>257-072315- Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Kenedy-Starr-Hidalgo-Inland Willacy- Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron- 521 PM CST Wed Dec 6 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Deep South Texas. .DAY ONE...Tonight There is a high risk for rip currents at the beaches of South Padre Island and at Boca Chica Beach. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday An elevated risk for rip currents continues at local beaches Thursday through Saturday. A mixture of rain and snow is possible across Zapata, Jim Hogg, and Brooks Counties between midnight and dawn Friday. No accumulation is anticipated, but some bridges may become slick during this period. Cold air along with breezy northerly winds will bring wind chill readings down to 25 to 30 degrees during the pre-dawn hours Friday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter Activation will not be needed. GMZ130-132-135-150-155-170-175-072315- Laguna Madre from the Port of Brownsville to the Arroyo Colorado- Laguna Madre from the Arroyo Colorado To 5 NM north of Port Mansfield TX- Laguna Madre from 5 nm north of Port Mansfield to Baffin Bay TX- Coastal waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm- Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm- Waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from 20 to 60 nm- Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from 20 to 60 nm- 521 PM CST Wed Dec 6 2017 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of The Gulf of Mexico and The Laguna Madre. .DAY ONE...Tonight A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through the night for the Laguna Madre and all Gulf of Mexico waters. A Gale Warning goes into effect at midnight tonight for the Gulf Waters beyond 20 nautical miles. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday A Gale Warning will remain in effect for the Gulf waters beyond 20 nautical miles through at least Friday morning. A Small Craft Advisory and a Gale Watch will remain in effect for the Gulf waters inside 20 nautical miles through Friday morning. A Small Craft Advisory will remain in effect for the Laguna through Friday.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 4:00 AM CST | Wind Advisory | BRO | Kenedy | 32 hr |
| Dec 7, 1:17 PM CST | Winter Storm Warning | BRO | Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr, Willacy and 1 more | 23 hr |
| Dec 7, 1:17 PM CST | Winter Weather Advisory | BRO | Cameron, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Willacy | 23 hr |
| Dec 7, 4:22 PM CST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BRO | Kenedy | 20 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.