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Wind Advisory 1, NWS Brownsville, TX

January 11, 20188 counties in Texas

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this wind advisory at Jan 11, 2018, 4:38 AM CST for 8 counties in Texas. It took effect at Jan 11, 2018, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 11, 2018, 4:38 AM CST (10:38 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 11, 2018, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 12, 2018, 4:04 AM CST
In force
16 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 10:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 00:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 143 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Corpus Christi, TX at 00:00Z on 2018-01-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Corpus Christi, TX at 00:00Z on 2018-01-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 166 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1024 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
166 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
223 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

245 
WWUS74 KBRO 111038
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
438 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...Windy Conditions Expected Later Today Through Friday For Deep 
South Texas...

.A strong dry cold frontal boundary will sweep through the region
this morning and into the early afternoon producing strong
northwesterly winds in its wake. The strongest wind will begin to
decrease from northwest to southeast later this evening and
overnight, however, windy conditions will continue along the
coastal areas into the day Friday. 

TXZ248>250-252-253-111845-
/O.NEW.KBRO.WI.Y.0001.180111T1800Z-180112T0600Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr-Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
and Weslaco
438 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from noon today to midnight CST
tonight. 

* TIMING...This afternoon and evening. 

* WINDS...Northwesterly 25 to 30 mile per hour with frequent gusts
  of 40 to 45 miles per hour possible. 

* IMPACTS...Light outdoor objects such as lawn furniture and 
  trash cans that are not secured may be blown around. High 
  profile vehicles may experience difficult traveling. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 to 39 MPH are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TXZ251-254>257-111845-
/O.NEW.KBRO.WI.Y.0001.180111T2000Z-180112T1800Z/
Kenedy-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-
Coastal Cameron-
Including the cities of Sarita, Raymondville, Brownsville, 
Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, 
Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
438 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON CST
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to noon CST
Friday. 

* TIMING...This afternoon through Friday morning. 

* WINDS...Northwesterly 25 to 30 mile per hour with frequent gusts
  of 40 to 45 miles per hour possible. 

* IMPACTS...Light outdoor objects such as lawn furniture and trash
  cans that are not secured may be blown around. High profile
  vehicles may experience difficult traveling, especially on tall
  bridges.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 to 39 MPH are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Frye
5 follow-up statements
033 
WWUS74 KBRO 111226 AAA
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
626 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...Windy Conditions Expected Later Today Through Friday For Deep
South Texas...

.A strong dry cold frontal boundary will sweep through the region
this morning and into the early afternoon producing strong
northwesterly winds in its wake. The strongest winds will begin 
to decrease from northwest to southeast later this evening and 
overnight, however, windy conditions will continue along the 
coast into the day Friday.

TXZ248>250-252-253-112100-
/O.CON.KBRO.WI.Y.0001.180111T1800Z-180112T0600Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr-Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
and Weslaco
626 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO MIDNIGHT
CST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...This afternoon and evening.

* WINDS...Northwesterly 25 to 30 miles per hour with frequent 
  gusts of 40 to 45 miles per hour possible. 

* IMPACTS...Light outdoor objects such as lawn furniture and 
  trash cans that are not secured may be blown around. High 
  profile vehicles may experience difficult traveling. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 to 39 MPH are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TXZ251-254>257-112100-
/O.CON.KBRO.WI.Y.0001.180111T2000Z-180112T1800Z/
Kenedy-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-
Coastal Cameron-
Including the cities of Sarita, Raymondville, Brownsville, 
Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, 
Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
626 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON CST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...This afternoon through Friday morning.

* WINDS...Northwesterly 25 to 30 miles per hour with frequent 
  gusts of 40 to 45 miles per hour possible. 

* IMPACTS...Light outdoor objects such as lawn furniture and trash cans
  that are not secured may be blown around. High profile vehicles
  may experience difficult traveling, especially on tall bridges.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 to 39 MPH are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Frye
862 
WWUS74 KBRO 111646
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1046 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...Windy Conditions this afternoon Through Friday...

.A strong, dry cold frontal will sweep through the region this 
afternoon producing strong northwest winds. The strongest winds 
will begin to decrease from northwest to southeast later this 
evening and overnight, however, windy conditions will continue 
along the coast into Friday.

TXZ251-254>257-120000-
/O.EXT.KBRO.WI.Y.0001.180112T0000Z-180112T1800Z/
Kenedy-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-
Coastal Cameron-
Including the cities of Sarita, Raymondville, Brownsville, 
Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, 
Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
1046 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST
FRIDAY...

* TIMING...This evening through Friday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 30 miles per hour with frequent gusts of
  40 to 45 miles per hour. 

* IMPACTS...Light outdoor objects such as lawn furniture and 
  trash cans that are not secured may be blown around. High 
  profile vehicles may experience difficult traveling, 
  especially on tall bridges. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 to 39 MPH are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TXZ248>250-252-253-120000-
/O.CON.KBRO.WI.Y.0001.180111T1800Z-180112T0600Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr-Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
and Weslaco
1046 AM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* TIMING...This afternoon and this evening.

* WINDS...Northwesterly 25 to 30 miles per hour with frequent 
  gusts of 40 to 45 miles per hour possible. 

* IMPACTS...Light outdoor objects such as lawn furniture and 
  trash cans that are not secured may be blown around. High 
  profile vehicles may experience difficult traveling. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 to 39 MPH are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
470 
WWUS74 KBRO 120007
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
607 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...Windy Conditions Continue Tonight behind a Strong Cold Front...

.A strong, dry cold frontal passage will continue to bring strong
northwest winds this evening and tonight. The strongest winds 
will begin to decrease from northwest to southeast later this 
evening and overnight, however, windy conditions will continue 
along the coast through Friday morning.

TXZ248>250-252-253-120400-
/O.EXT.KBRO.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180112T0400Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr-Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
and Weslaco
607 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 30 MPH with occasional gusts of 40 MPH.

* IMPACTS...Light outdoor objects such as lawn furniture and 
  trash cans that are not secured may be blown around. High 
  profile vehicles may experience difficult traveling. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 to 39 MPH are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

TXZ251-254>257-121200-
/O.EXT.KBRO.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180112T1200Z/
Kenedy-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-
Coastal Cameron-
Including the cities of Sarita, Raymondville, Brownsville, 
Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, 
Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
607 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...This evening through early Friday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 30 MPH with occasional gusts of 40 to 45
  MPH.

* IMPACTS...Light outdoor objects such as lawn furniture and 
  trash cans that are not secured may be blown around. High 
  profile vehicles may experience difficult traveling, 
  especially on tall bridges. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 to 39 MPH are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$
403 
WWUS74 KBRO 120400 AAA
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1000 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...Windy Conditions Continue Tonight behind a Strong Cold Front...

.A strong, dry cold frontal passage will continue to bring strong
northwest winds this evening and tonight. The strongest winds
will begin to decrease from northwest to southeast later this
evening and overnight, however, windy conditions will continue
along the coast through Friday morning.

TXZ248>250-252-253-120500-
/O.EXP.KBRO.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180112T0400Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr-Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
and Weslaco
1000 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Winds have diminished below advisory critieria across the western
counties, therefore the advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

TXZ251-254>257-121200-
/O.CON.KBRO.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180112T1200Z/
Kenedy-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-
Coastal Cameron-
Including the cities of Sarita, Raymondville, Brownsville, 
Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, 
Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
1000 PM CST Thu Jan 11 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY...

* TIMING...This evening through early Friday morning.

* WINDS...Northwest 25 to 30 MPH with occasional gusts of 40 to 
  45 MPH. 

* IMPACTS...Light outdoor objects such as lawn furniture and 
  trash cans that are not secured may be blown around. High 
  profile vehicles may experience difficult traveling, 
  especially on tall bridges. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Advisory means that winds of 30 to 39 MPH are expected.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult...especially for
high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&

$$

Birchfield
560 
WWUS74 KBRO 121004
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
404 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

...Northwest winds are slowly diminishing...

.Winds will continue to diminish this morning as high pressure
settles over the area.  

TXZ251-254>257-121115-
/O.CAN.KBRO.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-180112T1200Z/
Kenedy-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-
Coastal Cameron-
Including the cities of Sarita, Raymondville, Brownsville, 
Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, 
Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
404 AM CST Fri Jan 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has cancelled the
Wind Advisory. 

Winds have diminished below advisory criteria, therefore the 
advisory has been cancelled.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 11, 4:23 AM CSTRed Flag WarningBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more15 hr
Jan 11, 4:27 AM CSTGale WarningBRO27 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.