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Rip Current Statement 1, NWS Brownsville, TX

March 12, 2019Kenedy County, Texas

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Mar 12, 2019, 4:20 PM CDT for Kenedy County, Texas. It took effect at Mar 12, 2019, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 12, 2019, 4:20 PM CDT (21:20 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 12, 2019, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 18, 2019, 4:21 AM CDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Brownsville, TX

County Kenedy County, TX

The radar

The Corpus Christi radar (KCRP), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:23 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

Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 12:00Z, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 94 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 12:00Z on 2019-03-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 308 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2019-03-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 14 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
308 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-96 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
517 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
14 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
152 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

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735 
WHUS44 KBRO 122120
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
420 PM CDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...Dangerous Rip Currents Expected Tonight and Wednesday...

.Strong winds develop this evening and agitate coastal waters as 
low pressure develops across West Texas and the Southern Plains.
Life-threatening rip currents are expected along area beaches 
this evening through Wednesday with rough surf conditions and long
period swells off the Gulf of Mexico expected. 

TXZ256-257-351-130530-
/O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0001.190313T0000Z-190314T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
420 PM CDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect through Wednesday evening. 

* TIMING...7 PM this evening until 7 PM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are expected and
  swimming will become dangerous this evening into Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins...
jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol
flags and signs.

If you become caught in a rip current...yell for help. Remain
calm...do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current...swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

Hallman
16 follow-up statements
377 
WHUS44 KBRO 130242
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
942 PM CDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...Dangerous Rip Currents Expected through Wednesday...

.Strong winds will continue to agitate coastal waters as intense low
pressure develops into the Southern Plains. Life-threatening rip 
currents are expected along area beaches through Wednesday with 
rough surf conditions and long period swells off the Gulf of 
Mexico.

TXZ256-257-351-131000-
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190314T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
942 PM CDT Tue Mar 12 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* TIMING...until 7 PM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are expected and 
  swimming will become dangerous this evening into Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins...
jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol
flags and signs.

If you become caught in a rip current...yell for help. Remain
calm...do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current...swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

Hallman
477 
WHUS44 KBRO 131010
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
510 AM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...Dangerous Rip Currents Expected Today...

.Strong winds will continue to agitate coastal waters as intense
low pressure develops across the Southern Plains. Life-threatening
rip currents are expected along area beaches through today with 
rough surf conditions and long period swells coming in off the 
Gulf of Mexico.

TXZ256-257-351-131815-
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190314T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
510 AM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...until 7 PM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are expected and 
  swimming will become dangerous this evening into Wednesday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins...
jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol
flags and signs.

If you become caught in a rip current...yell for help. Remain
calm...do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current...swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
031 
WHUS44 KBRO 131355 AAA
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
855 AM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS CONTINUE...

.Strong south winds will agitate the lower Texas coastal waters, 
producing life threatening currents and rough surf along area 
beaches. Spring breakers should be aware of the stronger currents 
over the next two days.

TXZ256-257-351-140000-
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190314T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
855 AM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...until 7 PM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening currents will make swimming 
  dangerous. Swimmers will tend to drift rapidly northward and may
  have difficulty returning to shore.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you become caught in a strong current...yell for help. Remain 
calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for 
help. If you have to swim out of a strong current, swim parallel 
to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt 
to swim directly against strong currents as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
206 
WHUS44 KBRO 132057
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
357 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS CONTINUE...

.Breezy south winds will continue to agitate the lower Texas 
coastal waters, producing life threatening currents and rough 
surf along area beaches. Spring breakers should be aware of the 
stronger ocean currents along the shoreline.

TXZ256-257-351-141200-
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190314T1200Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
357 PM CDT Wed Mar 13 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...until 7 AM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening currents will make swimming 
  dangerous. Swimmers will tend to drift rapidly northward and 
  may have difficulty returning to shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you become caught in a strong current...yell for help. Remain
calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a strong current, swim parallel
to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt
to swim directly against strong currents as you will tire
quickly.

&&

$$

Brady
266 
WHUS44 KBRO 140920
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
420 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS CONTINUE...

.Breezy winds today both ahead of and in the wake of a cold front, 
will continue to agitate the lower Texas coastal waters, 
producing life threatening currents and rough surf along area 
beaches. Spring breakers should be aware of the stronger ocean 
currents along the shoreline.

TXZ256-257-351-141800-
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190314T2200Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
420 AM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* TIMING...through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening currents will make swimming 
  dangerous. Swimmers will tend to drift rapidly northward and 
  may have difficulty returning to shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you become caught in a strong current...yell for help. Remain
calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a strong current, swim parallel
to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt
to swim directly against strong currents as you will tire
quickly.

&&

$$
322 
WHUS44 KBRO 141744
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1244 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS CONTINUE...

.Increasing winds shifting to a northeasterly direction in the 
wake of a cold front will continue to agitate the lower Texas 
coastal waters, producing life threatening rip currents and rough 
surf along area beaches. Spring breakers should be aware of the 
stronger ocean currents along the shoreline.

TXZ256-257-351-150200-
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190316T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
1244 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening currents will make swimming
  dangerous. Swimmers may have difficulty returning to shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you become caught in a strong current...yell for help. Remain
calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a strong current, swim parallel
to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt
to swim directly against strong currents as you will tire
quickly.

&&

$$

53
379 
WHUS44 KBRO 150007
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
707 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS CONTINUE...

.Increasing northeasterly winds will continue to agitate the 
lower Texas coastal waters, producing life threatening rip 
currents, and rough surf along area beaches. Spring breakers 
should be aware of the stronger ocean currents along the 
shoreline.

TXZ256-257-351-151200-
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190316T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
707 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* TIMING...through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening currents will make swimming 
  dangerous. Swimmers may have difficulty returning to shore. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you become caught in a strong current...yell for help. Remain
calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a strong current, swim parallel
to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt
to swim directly against strong currents as you will tire
quickly.

&&

$$

Frye
582 
WHUS44 KBRO 150132
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
832 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW AND DANGEROUS SURF EXPECTED...

.Strong northeasterly winds will agitate the coastal waters of
Deep South Texas through Friday evening. This will increase the
likelihood of dangerous rip currents as well as increase water
levels along the beach. Minor coastal flooding can be expected as
tides will be running more than 2 feet above normal. 

TXZ256-257-351-151100-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.190315T1200Z-190316T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190316T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
832 PM CDT Thu Mar 14 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 7 AM to 7 PM CDT Friday. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Water is expected to run well up onto the 
  beaches Deep South Texas, especially during high tide.

* Timing...Maximum inundation will occur within 2 hours either
  side of high tide at 2:12 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous beach driving, poor walking conditions, 
  generally a foot or less of water may flood beach chairs, 
  umbrellas, tents, and trash cans at their usual locations. 
  Additionally, dangerous swimming conditions expected due to 
  increased strength and higher frequency of rip currents. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you become caught in a strong current...yell for help. Remain
calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a strong current, swim parallel
to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt
to swim directly against strong currents as you will tire
quickly.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

Frye
130 
WHUS44 KBRO 150933 AAA
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
433 AM CDT Fri Mar 15 2019

...MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW AND DANGEROUS SURF EXPECTED...

.Strong northeasterly winds will agitate the coastal waters of
Deep South Texas through this evening. This will increase the 
likelihood of dangerous rip currents as well as increase water 
levels along the beach. Minor coastal flooding can be expected 
as tides will be running almost 2 feet above normal.

TXZ256-257-351-152100-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.190315T1200Z-190316T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190316T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
433 AM CDT Fri Mar 15 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Waves are expected to run well up onto the 
  beaches of Deep South Texas, especially during high tide. 

* Timing...Maximum inundation will occur within 2 hours either 
  side of high tide at 2:12 PM CDT. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous beach driving, poor walking conditions, 
  generally a foot or less of water may flood beach chairs, 
  umbrellas, tents, and trash cans at their usual locations. 
  Additionally, dangerous swimming conditions expected due to 
  increased strength and higher frequency of rip currents. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you become caught in a strong current...yell for help. Remain
calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a strong current, swim parallel
to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt
to swim directly against strong currents as you will tire
quickly.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$
999 
WHUS44 KBRO 152149
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
449 PM CDT Fri Mar 15 2019

...DANGEROUS SURF AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING EXPECTED...

.Strong northeasterly winds will continue to produce elevated seas
and rough conditions along the lower Texas coast. This will 
increase the likelihood of dangerous rip currents and surf, as 
well as increase water levels along the beach. Minor coastal 
flooding will continue along area beaches with the peak being 
around high tide cycles.

TXZ256-257-351-160900-
/O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0001.190315T2149Z-190317T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190317T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190317T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
449 PM CDT Fri Mar 15 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a High
Surf Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT Saturday. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Waves are expected to run well up onto the
  beaches of Deep South Texas, especially during high tide. Water
  may enter the dunes in some locations.

* WAVES AND SURF...Elevated waves of 6 feet or greater will
  persist through Saturday evening.

* Timing...Maximum beach inundation will occur within 2 hours 
  either side of high tide at 3 O1 PM CDT Saturday. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous beach driving, poor walking conditions,
  generally a foot or less of water may flood beach chairs,
  umbrellas, tents, and trash cans at their usual locations.
  Additionally, dangerous swimming conditions expected due to
  elevated wave heights and increased strength and higher 
  frequency of rip currents.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you become caught in a strong current...yell for help. Remain
calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a strong current, swim parallel
to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt
to swim directly against strong currents as you will tire
quickly.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

CB
759 
WHUS44 KBRO 160927 AAA
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
427 AM CDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...DANGEROUS SURF AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING EXPECTED...

.Strong northeasterly winds will continue to produce elevated
seas and rough conditions along the lower Texas coast. This will
increase the likelihood of dangerous rip currents and surf, as
well as increase water levels along the beach. Minor coastal
flooding will continue along area beaches with the peak being
around high tide cycles.

TXZ256-257-351-162100-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190317T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190317T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190317T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
427 AM CDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Waves are expected to run well up onto the 
  beaches of Deep South Texas, especially during high tide. 
  Water may enter the dunes in some locations. 

* WAVES AND SURF...Elevated waves of 6 feet or greater will 
  persist through Saturday evening. 

* Timing...Maximum beach inundation will occur within 2 hours
  either side of high tide at 3 O1 PM CDT today.  

* IMPACTS...Dangerous beach driving, poor walking conditions, 
  generally a foot or less of water may flood beach chairs, 
  umbrellas, tents, and trash cans at their usual locations. 
  Additionally, dangerous swimming conditions expected due to 
  elevated wave heights and increased strength and higher 
  frequency of rip currents. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you become caught in a strong current...yell for help. Remain
calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a strong current, swim parallel
to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt
to swim directly against strong currents as you will tire
quickly.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area...producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$
061 
WHUS44 KBRO 162356
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
656 PM CDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...DANGEROUS CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING CONTINUE...

.Northeasterly winds have subsided to more moderate levels, but
fetch across the Gulf waters will continue to produce elevated 
seas and rough conditions along the Lower Texas coast. This will 
increase the likelihood of dangerous rip currents, as well as 
increase water levels along the beach. Minor coastal flooding will
continue along area beaches with the peak being around high tide.
Surf will continue to be rough, but is not expected to exceed 6
feet in height.

TXZ256-257-351-170800-
/O.EXP.KBRO.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190317T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190318T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190318T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
656 PM CDT Sat Mar 16 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

COASTAL FLOODING...Waves are expected to run well up onto the 
beaches of Deep South Texas, especially around high tide. Water 
may enter the dunes in a few locations.

* Timing...Maximum beach inundation will occur within 2 hours
  either side of high tide at 3 39 PM CDT Sunday. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous beach driving, poor walking conditions,
  generally a foot or less of water may flood beach chairs,
  umbrellas, tents, and trash cans at their usual locations.
  Additionally, dangerous swimming conditions expected due to increased
  strength and higher frequency of rip currents. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you become caught in a strong current...yell for help. Remain
calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a strong current, swim parallel
to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt
to swim directly against strong currents as you will tire
quickly.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins...
jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol
flags and signs.

If you become caught in a rip current...yell for help. Remain
calm...do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current...swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly. 

&&

$$

53
703 
WHUS44 KBRO 170803
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
303 AM CDT Sun Mar 17 2019

...DANGEROUS CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING CONTINUE...

.Northeasterly winds have subsided to more moderate levels, but
fetch across the Gulf waters will continue to produce elevated
seas and rough conditions along the Lower Texas coast. This will
increase the likelihood of dangerous rip currents, as well as
increase water levels along the beach. Minor coastal flooding
will continue along area beaches with the peak being around high
tide. Surf will continue to be rough, but is not expected to
exceed 6 feet in height.

TXZ256-257-351-171615-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190318T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190318T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
303 AM CDT Sun Mar 17 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* Timing...Maximum beach inundation will occur within 2 hours
  either side of high tide at 3 39 PM CDT Today. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous beach driving, poor walking conditions, 
  generally a foot or less of water may flood beach chairs, 
  umbrellas, tents, and trash cans at their usual locations. 
  Additionally, dangerous swimming conditions expected due to 
  increased strength and higher frequency of rip currents. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you become caught in a strong current...yell for help. Remain
calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a strong current, swim parallel
to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt
to swim directly against strong currents as you will tire
quickly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins...
jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol
flags and signs.

If you become caught in a rip current...yell for help. Remain
calm...do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current...swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$

63
684 
WHUS44 KBRO 171517
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1017 AM CDT Sun Mar 17 2019

...DANGEROUS CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING CONTINUE...

.Northeasterly winds have subsided to more moderate levels, but
fetch across the Gulf waters will continue to produce elevated
seas and rough conditions along the Lower Texas coast. This will
increase the likelihood of dangerous rip currents, as well as
increase water levels along the beach. Minor coastal flooding
will continue along area beaches with the peak being around high
tide. Surf will continue to be rough, but is not expected to
exceed 6 feet in height.

TXZ256-257-351-180000-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190318T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190318T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
1017 AM CDT Sun Mar 17 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* Timing...Maximum beach inundation will occur within 2 hours 
  either side of high tide at 3 39 PM CDT Today. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous beach driving, poor walking conditions, 
  generally a foot or less of water may flood beach chairs, 
  umbrellas, tents, and trash cans at their usual locations. 
  Additionally, dangerous swimming conditions expected due to 
  increased strength and higher frequency of rip currents. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you become caught in a strong current...yell for help. Remain
calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a strong current, swim parallel
to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt
to swim directly against strong currents as you will tire
quickly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins...
jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol
flags and signs.

If you become caught in a rip current...yell for help. Remain
calm...do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a rip current...swim parallel to
shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to
swim directly against a rip current as you will tire quickly.

&&

$$
902 
WHUS44 KBRO 180000
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
700 PM CDT Sun Mar 17 2019

...DANGEROUS CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL CONTINUE...

.Northeast winds have subsided, but fetch across the Gulf will 
produce elevated seas and rough surf conditions along the Lower 
Texas coast. This will increase the likelihood of dangerous rip 
currents, as well as increase water levels along the beach. Minor 
coastal flooding will continue along area beaches with the peak 
being around high tide. The surf will remain rough, but is not 
expected to exceed 6 feet in height.

TXZ256-257-351-181100-
/O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190318T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0002.190318T0000Z-190318T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190318T1100Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
700 PM CDT Sun Mar 17 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT THROUGH NOON MONDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...water will continue to run up on the beaches
  tonight and Monday.

* Timing...Beach inundation will continue tonight and will 
  increase after noon on Monday, peaking around high tide at 405 
  PM at the South Padre Island Jetties.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous beach driving and poor walking conditions.
  Generally, a foot or less of water may flood beach chairs,
  umbrellas, tents, and trash cans at their usual locations.
  Additionally, dangerous swimming conditions will continue due 
  to increased strength and higher frequency of rip currents. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away 
from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the 
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins... 
jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and beach patrol 
flags and signs.

If you become caught in a strong current...yell for help. Remain
calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a strong current, swim parallel
to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt
to swim directly against strong currents as you will tire
quickly.

&&

$$
297 
WHUS44 KBRO 180921 AAA
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
421 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2019

...THREAT OF MINOR COASTAL FLOODING WILL CONTINUE...

.Northeast winds have diminished, but fetch across the Gulf of
Mexico will produce elevated seas along the Lower Texas Coast. 
This will maintain the likelihood of minor coastal flooding at
local beaches with the peak being around high tide. 

TXZ256-257-351-190000-
/O.CAN.KBRO.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190318T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-190319T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
421 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Breaking waves will continue to run up on the 
  beaches until at least around sunset today. 

* Timing...Beach inundation will increase after noon today,
  peaking around high tide at 405 PM CDT.  

* IMPACTS...Dangerous beach driving and poor walking conditions.
  Generally, a foot or less of water may flood beach chairs,
  umbrellas, tents, and trash cans at their usual locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins...
jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and beach patrol
flags and signs.

If you become caught in a strong current...yell for help. Remain
calm. Do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for
help. If you have to swim out of a strong current, swim parallel
to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt
to swim directly against strong currents as you will tire
quickly.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 11, 7:02 PM CDTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryBRO15 hr
Mar 12, 4:25 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBRO51 hr
Mar 12, 4:25 AM CDTSmall Craft Advisory for WindsBRO15 hr
Mar 12, 4:43 AM CDTWind AdvisoryBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more30 hr
Mar 12, 3:28 PM CDTGale WarningBRO13 hr
Mar 12, 3:28 PM CDTSmall Craft Advisory for WindsBRO20 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Texas, 2019Every rip current statement in 2019

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.