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Wind Advisory 10, NWS Brownsville, TX

November 12, 2018Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this wind advisory at Nov 12, 2018, 3:53 AM CST for Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas. It took effect at Nov 12, 2018, 2:00 PM CST. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 12, 2018, 3:53 AM CST (09:53 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 12, 2018, 2:00 PM CST
Expired
Nov 13, 2018, 10:57 AM CST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Brownsville, TX

Counties Cameron County, TX, Kenedy County, TX, Willacy County, TX

The radar

The Brownsville radar (KBRO), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Brownsville Intl, TX (KBRO), launched 00:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 71 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, Brownsville Intl, TX at 00:00Z on 2018-11-12Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brownsville Intl, TX at 00:00Z on 2018-11-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 71 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
435 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
79 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

706 
WWUS74 KBRO 120953
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
353 AM CST Mon Nov 12 2018

...Strong northerly winds along the coast by this evening...

.A cold front approaches the lower Texas coast with strong 
northerly winds across coastal portions of Deep South Texas late
this afternoon through tonight. Temperatures will drop behind the
front into Wednesday morning, with freezing temperatures in the 
northern ranchlands by late Tuesday night. 

TXZ256-257-351-122000-
/O.NEW.KBRO.WI.Y.0010.181112T2300Z-181114T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
Including the cities of Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, 
South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
353 AM CST Mon Nov 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 6 PM CST
Tuesday. 

* TIMING...5 PM this Afternoon to 6 PM Tuesday. 

* WINDS...North 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph. 

* IMPACTS...Lightweight and unsecured objects will be easily blown
  around and possibly damaged. Small tree damage may occur.
  Driving may become difficult, especially in high profile
  vehicles on east to west roads and highways. 

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>250-353-122000-
/O.NEW.KBRO.FZ.A.0003.181114T1000Z-181114T1300Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
and San Manuel
353 AM CST Mon Nov 12 2018

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Freeze
Watch, which is in effect from late Tuesday night through
Wednesday morning. 

* TEMPERATURE...29 degrees to 32 degrees from 4 AM to 7 AM.

* IMPACTS...Below freezing temperatures could harm unprotected
  pets, plants, and pipes. Also, dress in layers, with a wind
  resistant outer layer. Wear a hat, and mittens or insulated
  gloves.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
588 
WWUS74 KBRO 121953
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
153 PM CST Mon Nov 12 2018

...Strong Northerly Winds Developing Across Portions Of
Deep South Texas As Strong Cold Front Blasts Southward...

.Northerly winds in the wake of a strong cold frontal boundary
will increase later this afternoon and continue through the
overnight hours into Tuesday. Winds will be the strongest over
coastal sections of Deep South Texas. Temperatures behind the
frontal boundary will drop steadily. In fact, freezing 
temperatures will be possible early Wednesday for much of Deep 
South Texas. 

TXZ251-254-130600-
/O.EXB.KBRO.WI.Y.0010.181112T2000Z-181114T0000Z/
/O.EXB.KBRO.FZ.A.0003.181114T0600Z-181114T1500Z/
Inland Kenedy-Inland Willacy-
Including the cities of Sarita and Raymondville
153 PM CST Mon Nov 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM CST Tuesday. A Freeze
Watch has also been issued. This Freeze Watch is in effect from
late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. 

* TIMING...Now through 6 PM Tuesday.

* WINDS...North 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Lightweight and unsecured objects will be easily 
  blown around and possibly damaged. Small tree damage may 
  occur. Driving may become difficult, especially in high 
  profile vehicles on east to west roads and highways. 

* TEMPERATURE...29 degrees to 32 degrees Wednesday Morning.

* IMPACTS...Below freezing temperatures could harm unprotected 
  pets, plants, and pipes. Also, dress in layers, with a wind 
  resistant outer layer. Wear a hat, and mittens or insulated 
  gloves. 

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.

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

Frye

TXZ255-130600-
/O.EXB.KBRO.WI.Y.0010.181112T2000Z-181114T0000Z/
Inland Cameron-
Including the cities of Brownsville and Harlingen
153 PM CST Mon Nov 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect until 6 PM CST Tuesday. 

* TIMING...Now through 6 PM Tuesday.

* WINDS...North 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Lightweight and unsecured objects will be easily 
  blown around and possibly damaged. Small tree damage may 
  occur. Driving may become difficult, especially in high 
  profile vehicles on east to west roads and highways. 

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

TXZ256-257-351-130600-
/O.EXT.KBRO.WI.Y.0010.181112T2000Z-181114T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
Including the cities of Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, 
South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
153 PM CST Mon Nov 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Now through 6 PM Tuesday.

* WINDS...North 30 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS...Lightweight and unsecured objects will be easily 
  blown around and possibly damaged. Small tree damage may 
  occur. Driving may become difficult, especially in high 
  profile vehicles on east to west roads and highways. 

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

TXZ252-253-130600-
/O.EXB.KBRO.FZ.A.0003.181114T0600Z-181114T1500Z/
Starr-Southern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg,
Pharr, Mission, and Weslaco
153 PM CST Mon Nov 12 2018

...FREEZE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Freeze
Watch, which is in effect from late Tuesday night through
Wednesday morning. 

* TEMPERATURE...29 degrees to 32 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Below freezing temperatures could harm unprotected 
  pets, plants, and pipes. Also, dress in layers, with a wind 
  resistant outer layer. Wear a hat, and mittens or insulated 
  gloves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

Frye

TXZ248>250-353-130600-
/O.EXT.KBRO.FZ.A.0003.181114T0600Z-181114T1500Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
and San Manuel
153 PM CST Mon Nov 12 2018

...FREEZE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...29 degrees to 32 degrees.

* IMPACTS...Below freezing temperatures could harm unprotected 
  pets, plants, and pipes. Also, dress in layers, with a wind 
  resistant outer layer. Wear a hat, and mittens or insulated 
  gloves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

Frye
635 
WWUS74 KBRO 122221 AAA
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
421 PM CST Mon Nov 12 2018

...Strong Winds and Freezing Temperatures to Threaten the Area...

.The passage of a strong cold front through Deep South Texas and
the Rio Grande Valley will produce strong winds from the north to
northwest for the immediate coastal counties tonight through early
Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, this same cold front will have the 
potential to also produce freezing temperatures for nearly all of 
the region late Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. 

TXZ251-254-131100-
/O.CON.KBRO.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181114T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.FZ.A.0003.181114T0600Z-181114T1500Z/
Inland Kenedy-Inland Willacy-
Including the cities of Sarita and Raymondville
421 PM CST Mon Nov 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY...
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...Now through 6 PM Tuesday for the Wind Advisory, and
  midnight Tuesday to 9 AM CST Wednesday for the Freeze Watch. 

* WINDS...North to northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* WIND IMPACTS...Lightweight and unsecured objects will be easily
  blown around and possibly damaged. Small tree damage may occur.
  Driving may become difficult, especially in high profile 
  vehicles on east to west roads and highways. 

* TEMPERATURE...29 degrees to 32 degrees Wednesday morning.

* TEMPERATURE IMPACTS...Below freezing temperatures could harm 
  unprotected pets, plants, and pipes. Also, dress in layers, with
  a wind resistant outer layer. Wear a hat, and mittens or 
  insulated gloves. 

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.

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

TXZ255>257-351-131100-
/O.CON.KBRO.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181114T0000Z/
Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
Including the cities of Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, 
Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
421 PM CST Mon Nov 12 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* TIMING...Now through 6 PM Tuesday for the Wind Advisory.

* WINDS...North to northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* WIND IMPACTS...Lightweight and unsecured objects will be easily
  blown around and possibly damaged. Small tree damage may occur.
  Driving may become difficult, especially in high profile 
  vehicles on east to west roads and highways. 

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>250-252-253-353-131100-
/O.CON.KBRO.FZ.A.0003.181114T0600Z-181114T1500Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
Weslaco, and San Manuel
421 PM CST Mon Nov 12 2018

...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* TEMPERATURE...29 degrees to 32 degrees Wednesday morning.

* TEMPERATURE IMPACTS...Below freezing temperatures could harm 
  unprotected pets, plants, and pipes. Also, dress in layers, with
  a wind resistant outer layer. Wear a hat, and mittens or 
  insulated gloves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Watch means sub-freezing temperatures are possible.
These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

TOMASELLI
145 
WWUS74 KBRO 130943
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
343 AM CST Tue Nov 13 2018

...Strong Winds and Freezing Temperatures to Threaten the Area...

.Strong winds in the wake of the cold front will continue to 
impact coastal portions of Deep South Texas through this 
afternoon. Temperatures overnight across the region will fall
below freezing into Wednesday morning, with many locations
potentially remaining below freezing for a few hours. 

TXZ251-254-132000-
/O.UPG.KBRO.FZ.A.0003.181114T0600Z-181114T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.FZ.W.0007.181114T0600Z-181114T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181114T0000Z/
Inland Kenedy-Inland Willacy-
Including the cities of Sarita and Raymondville
343 AM CST Tue Nov 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST
Wednesday. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TIMING...Now through 6 PM Tuesday for the Wind Advisory, and  
midnight Tuesday to 9 AM CST Wednesday for the Freeze Watch.

* WINDS...North to northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* WIND IMPACTS...Lightweight and unsecured objects will be 
  easily blown around and possibly damaged. Small tree damage 
  may occur. Driving may become difficult, especially in high 
  profile vehicles on east to west roads and highways. 

* TEMPERATURE...29 degrees to 32 degrees Wednesday morning.

* TEMPERATURE IMPACTS...Below freezing temperatures could harm
  unprotected pets, plants, and pipes. Also, dress in layers, with
  a wind resistant outer layer. Wear a hat, and mittens or
  insulated gloves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

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>250-252-253-353-132000-
/O.UPG.KBRO.FZ.A.0003.181114T0600Z-181114T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.FZ.W.0007.181114T0600Z-181114T1500Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
Weslaco, and San Manuel
343 AM CST Tue Nov 13 2018

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Freeze
Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 AM CST
Wednesday. The Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. 

* TEMPERATURE...29 degrees to 32 degrees Wednesday morning.

* TEMPERATURE IMPACTS...Below freezing temperatures could harm
  unprotected pets, plants, and pipes. Also, dress in layers, with
  a wind resistant outer layer. Wear a hat, and mittens or
  insulated gloves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

TXZ255>257-351-132000-
/O.CON.KBRO.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181114T0000Z/
Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
Including the cities of Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, 
Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
343 AM CST Tue Nov 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Now through 6 PM Tuesday for the Wind Advisory.

* WINDS...North to northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* WIND IMPACTS...Lightweight and unsecured objects will be 
  easily blown around and possibly damaged. Small tree damage 
  may occur. Driving may become difficult, especially in high 
  profile vehicles on east to west roads and highways. 

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.

&&

$$

Hallman
132 
WWUS74 KBRO 131049 AAA
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
449 AM CST Tue Nov 13 2018

...Strong Winds and Freezing Temperatures to Threaten the Area...

.Strong winds in the wake of the cold front will continue to
impact coastal portions of Deep South Texas through this
afternoon. Temperatures overnight across the region will fall
below freezing into Wednesday morning, with many locations
potentially remaining below freezing for a few hours.

TXZ251-254-132000-
/O.CON.KBRO.FZ.W.0007.181114T0600Z-181114T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181114T0000Z/
Inland Kenedy-Inland Willacy-
Including the cities of Sarita and Raymondville
449 AM CST Tue Nov 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* TIMING...Now through 6 PM for the Wind Advisory, and midnight
  tonight to 9 AM CST Wednesday for the Freeze Warning.

* WINDS...North to northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* WIND IMPACTS...Lightweight and unsecured objects will be 
  easily blown around and possibly damaged. Small tree damage 
  may occur. Driving may become difficult, especially in high 
  profile vehicles on east to west roads and highways. 

* TEMPERATURE...29 degrees to 32 degrees Wednesday morning.

* TEMPERATURE IMPACTS...Below freezing temperatures could harm 
  unprotected pets, plants, and pipes. Also, dress in layers, 
  with a wind resistant outer layer. Wear a hat, and mittens or 
  insulated gloves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

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>250-252-253-353-132000-
/O.CON.KBRO.FZ.W.0007.181114T0600Z-181114T1500Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
Weslaco, and San Manuel
449 AM CST Tue Nov 13 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...29 degrees to 32 degrees Wednesday morning.

* TEMPERATURE IMPACTS...Below freezing temperatures could harm 
  unprotected pets, plants, and pipes. Also, dress in layers, 
  with a wind resistant outer layer. Wear a hat, and mittens or 
  insulated gloves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

TXZ255>257-351-132000-
/O.CON.KBRO.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181114T0000Z/
Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
Including the cities of Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, 
Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
449 AM CST Tue Nov 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Now through 6 PM for the Wind Advisory.

* WINDS...North to northwest 25 to 40 mph with gusts to 45 mph.

* WIND IMPACTS...Lightweight and unsecured objects will be 
  easily blown around and possibly damaged. Small tree damage 
  may occur. Driving may become difficult, especially in high 
  profile vehicles on east to west roads and highways. 

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.

&&

$$

Hallman
807 
WWUS74 KBRO 131657
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1057 AM CST Tue Nov 13 2018

...Freezing Temperatures Threaten the Area Tonight...
...Strong winds diminishing...

.Strong winds in the wake of the cold front continue to diminish
with high pressure gradually building southward. A few higher
gusts are expected but should remain below wind advisory levels.
As the surface high continues to build south clearing skies and
allowing winds to further diminish, temperatures should approach 
freezing by midnight and drop a few degrees below freezing 
overnight. 

TXZ251-254-140100-
/O.CAN.KBRO.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181114T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.FZ.W.0007.181114T0600Z-181114T1500Z/
Inland Kenedy-Inland Willacy-
Including the cities of Sarita and Raymondville
1057 AM CST Tue Nov 13 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* TEMPERATURE...29 degrees to 32 degrees Wednesday morning.

* TEMPERATURE IMPACTS...Below freezing temperatures could harm 
  unprotected pets, plants, and pipes. Also, dress in layers, 
  with a wind resistant outer layer. Wear a hat, and mittens or 
  insulated gloves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or 
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other 
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

TXZ255>257-351-131800-
/O.CAN.KBRO.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181114T0000Z/
Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
Including the cities of Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, 
Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
1057 AM CST Tue Nov 13 2018

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

Northwest winds 18 to 25 mph with occasional gusts up to 35 mph. 


$$

TXZ248>250-252-253-353-140100-
/O.CON.KBRO.FZ.W.0007.181114T0600Z-181114T1500Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
Weslaco, and San Manuel
1057 AM CST Tue Nov 13 2018

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST WEDNESDAY...

* TEMPERATURE...28 degrees to 32 degrees Wednesday morning.

* TEMPERATURE IMPACTS...Below freezing temperatures could harm 
  unprotected pets, plants, and pipes. Also, dress in layers, 
  with a wind resistant outer layer. Wear a hat, and mittens or 
  insulated gloves. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or
highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind 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 advisory went out at Nov 11, 11:37 PM CST, 4 hours 16 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Nov 11, 11:37 PM CST, 4 hours 16 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1137 PM CST Sun Nov 11 2018

.DISCUSSION...Updated for latest aviation discussion below.

&&

.AVIATION...The surface low developing along the lower TX
coastline will continue moving steadily northwards over the next
24 hours. This will maintain a steady NW low level flow across the
RGV airports tonight. The 00Z BRO sounding indicates a shallow
moist low level inversion in place over the region. The persistent
NW low level flow will maintain the surface CAA throughout the
early portion of the upcoming TAF period which will in turn
likely maintain the low ceilings. As the surface low moves
northwards, a very strong cold front will then push through the
RGV tomorrow afternoon resulting in a drastic increase in the
northerly surface winds later in the TAF period. Expect IFR/LIFR
conditions to prevail tonight with some improvement back up
towards MVFR levels with the approach and passage of the front
tomorrow afternoon.

&&

.PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 614 PM CST Sun Nov 11 2018/

DISCUSSION...Updated for latest aviation discussion below.

AVIATION...The surface low developing along the lower TX
coastline will continue moving steadily north over the next 24
hours. This will maintain a steady NW low level flow across the
RGV airports this evening. The 12Z BRO sounding indicates a moist
and deep low level inversion remains in place over the region. The
persistent NW low level flow will maintain the CAA throughout the
upcoming TAF period which will in turn likely maintain low
ceilings. As the surface low moves northwards. A very strong cold
front will push towards the RGV tomorrow eventually pushing
through the RGV resulting in a drastic increase in the northerly
surface winds late in the TAF period. Expect IFR to prevail early
in the TAF period with some improvement back up towards MVFR
levels ahead of the fropa tomorrow.

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 315 PM CST Sun Nov 11 2018/

SHORT TERM (Tonight through Monday night): The coastal low offshore
the lower Texas coast this afternoon will continue to provide a
focus for showers across the lower Texas coast and offshore tonight
as the area of low pressure moves northward. Light rain and mist
will linger across the Rio Grande valley and northern ranchlands
this evening through early Mon morning before isolated showers
develop along and ahead of a strong cold front moving through the
northern ranchlands Mon afternoon and through the rest of deep south
Texas by Mon evening. Strong north winds will develop in the wake of
the front Mon night with very strong winds across the coastal
sections of the CWA. Will likely need a wind advisory for the
coastal counties of deep south TX Mon night. Temperatures will be
falling in the wake of the front Monday into Mon night into the 50s
and 60s Mon evening and into the 40s and 50s after midnight Monday.
With the strong north winds Mon night...wind chill index values will
fall below freezing across the northern ranchlands by Tues morning
and to near freezing across the Rio Grande valley. Elevated
convection will develop in the wake of the front Mon night across
the southern and eastern portions of the CWA.

LONG TERM (Tuesday through Sunday): The main concerns in the
long term will be the potential of freezing temperatures across
portions of deep south Texas Wednesday morning and Thursday
morning, below freezing wind chills Tuesday night into Wednesday
morning and strong to very strong winds Tuesday morning. On going
strong to very strong north winds, with a Wind Advisory likely in
effect along the coast for sustained winds of at least 30 mph, may
linger into Tuesday morning. The combination of breezy to windy
conditions and falling temperatures in the 30s will likely support
wind chill values in the upper 20 to lower 30s across much of the
area Tuesday morning.

Tuesday will be cold and breezy with lingering light rain possible.
High temperatures Tuesday will struggle to get into the lower 50s.
Surface high pressure continues to build into the region Tuesday
night and Wednesday. Models continue to trend slightly colder during
the start of the long term. Have adjusted temperatures lower as
needed but still a few degrees higher than the colder ECMWF. That
being said, overnight low temperatures are now expected to drop to
freezing across portions of deep south Texas, especially across the
ranchlands, Tuesday night into Wednesday morning and again Wednesday
night into Thursday morning. A Freeze Watch may need to be issued
during future shifts. High temperatures on Wednesday will be in the
50s under clearing skies. Surface high pressure will settle across
the region Wednesday night into Thursday. The combination of light
winds and clear skies should provide good radiational cooling
conditions Wednesday night. Low temperatures Wednesday night are
expected to drop to around freezing inland to the mid to upper 30s
near the coast.

High pressure will then remain over the area much of the week,
slowly modifying over time, allowing for a modest warming trend.
Reinforcing high pressure may be arrive for next Sunday, but
confidence is low at this time as the surface ridge may slide
farther east of the area.

MARINE (Tonight through Monday night): Seas were near 7 feet with
east winds near 19 knots at buoy020 early this afternoon. Will
continue to mention SCEC for the far offshore waters this evening
before winds and seas diminish tonight as the coastal low offshore
the lower Texas coast this afternoon moves northward allowing the
pressure gradient to weaken across the coastal waters. Light to
moderate south to southwest winds will prevail across the offshore
waters tonight with light southwest to west winds across the bay
waters. Winds will shift to the west and northwest across the lower
Texas coast Monday as the coastal low moves northeast towards the
Louisiana coast. A strong cold front will move through the coastal
waters Mon afternoon into early Mon evening. Strong to very strong
north winds will develop in the wake of the front Mon night. Will go
ahead and post a gale watch for all of the coastal waters Mon night
through Tuesday as sustained winds approach 35 knots with gusts to
near 40 knots likely across the Laguna Madre and offshore waters Mon
night through Tuesday.

Tuesday through Friday: Ongoing hazardous marine conditions will
continue into the beginning of the period. Gale conditions of very
strong north winds and high seas are expected to persist through
Tuesday. Adverse marine weather will likely continue Tuesday night
and Wednesday as seas should remain elevated. Marine conditions will
improve Thursday into Friday as high pressure settles across the
lower Texas coastal waters.

&&

.BRO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...None.
GM...Gale Watch from Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon for
     GMZ130-132-135-150-155-170-175.

&&

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Short Term/Aviation...60
Long Term...64
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 11, 4:11 PM CST, 11 hours 42 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
411 PM CST Sun Nov 11 2018

TXZ248>257-351-353-122215-
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-
Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-
Coastal Kenedy-Northern Hidalgo-
411 PM CST Sun Nov 11 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Deep South
Texas.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

There will be a high risk for rip currents today and tonight
along the beaches of Deep South Texas.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

A strong cold front on Monday will produce strong north winds,
possibly requiring a wind advisory for the immediate coast.

Wind chill values could drop to near 30 degrees across portions
of the area Wednesday morning and Thursday morning. Patchy frost
will be possible for some north central areas.

Elevated rip current risk continues through Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

GMZ130-132-135-150-155-170-175-122215-
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-
411 PM CST Sun Nov 11 2018

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of The Gulf of
Mexico and The Laguna Madre.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

A strong cold front will arrive Monday bringing strong north
winds with sustained winds near gale strength with frequent gusts
exceeding 40 knots. This will produce seas in excess of 12 feet
Monday night into Tuesday night. A Gale Watch has been posted.
Adverse marine conditions behind the front will persist through
Wednesday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Nov 11, 11:54 PM CST, 3 hours 59 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1154 PM CST Sun Nov 11 2018

TXZ248>257-351-353-121200-
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-
Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-
Coastal Kenedy-Northern Hidalgo-
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, Laguna Vista,
and San Manuel
1154 PM CST Sun Nov 11 2018

...Winter is coming to Deep South Texas early this week...

A very strong cold front will move through the Rio Grande Valley
on Monday afternoon. In the wake of this frontal passage, a very
cold Canadian airmass will move into the region producing
increasing northerly winds and a pretty drastic drop in the
temperatures starting Monday evening.

The northerly surface winds will strengthen over Deep South Texas
and the Rio Grande Valley Monday Night reaching into the 25 to 35
mph range with gusts up to 35 to 45 mph possible across the lower
Texas coastal counties. Farther inland the northerly winds will
range from 20 to 30 mph. These strong northerly winds will persist
into Tuesday and will then start to decrease Tuesday Night and
Wednesday.

Wind Advisories will likely be needed Monday Night and Tuesday.

Residents of Deep South Texas are urged to secure lightweight
objects on Monday such as trashcans, patio furniture, and outdoor
holiday decorations that may topple over or may be tossed around
during the windy conditions.

As the cold northerly surface flow strengthens over the region,
the temperatures will drop down into the 40s for lows Tuesday
morning. Some upper 30s will be possible for lows early Tuesday
across the northern Ranchlands. The temperatures will not warm up
much with highs struggling to reach the 50 degree mark by Tuesday
afternoon. As the skies clear and the surface winds decrease
Tuesday Night, lows will drop into the mid 30s across much of the
Rio Grande Valley with some near freezing temperatures possible
across the northern Ranchlands by sunrise Wednesday morning.

The combination of the strong northerly winds and the falling
temperatures will force wind chill values into the upper 20s to
lower 30s across much of the inland areas of Deep South Texas by
sunrise Tuesday.

Finally, as the very strong northerly winds spread over the Laguna
Madre and the lower Texas Gulf water, the marine conditions will
become very hazardous on Monday Night. A Gale Watch is in effect
for the Lower Texas Bay and Gulf Waters. A Gale Warning will
likely be required starting late Monday. These hazardous marine
conditions will likely persist into Tuesday and Wednesday,
especially across the Gulf Waters.

A Gale Watch is issued when the risk of gale force winds of 34 to
47 knots has significantly increased, but the specific timing
and/or location is still uncertain.

Residents of Deep South Texas and the Rio Grande Valley should
stay tuned to the latest statements and forecasts from the
National Weather Service in Brownsville concerning this developing
weather situation.

Speece

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 12, 3:53 AM CSTFreeze WatchBROBrooks, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr, Willacy and 1 more24 hr
Nov 12, 3:56 AM CSTGale WarningBRO38 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.