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Rip Current Statement 5, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at May 26, 2019, 3:58 AM CDT for Kenedy County, Texas. It took effect at May 26, 2019, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 36 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 26, 2019, 3:58 AM CDT (08:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 26, 2019, 7:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- May 27, 2019, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 36 hr
- 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 08:57 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, 9.0 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 756 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -46 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 910 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 8 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -12 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 30 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
520 WHUS44 KBRO 260858 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 358 AM CDT Sun May 26 2019 ...Dangerous Currents for Poor to Average Swimmers Will Continue through Memorial Day... .Persistent moderate to strong southeast flow between stationary high pressure over the northern Gulf and low pressure over the Sierra Madre will continue to push moderate southeast swells and generate choppy surf waves of 3 to 5 feet through Memorial Day. A combination of south to north longshore currents with some embedded rip currents will make the surf difficult and potentially life threatening for poor to average swimmers. TXZ256-257-351-270015- /O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0005.190526T1200Z-190528T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 358 AM CDT Sun May 26 2019 ...MODERATE RIP AND LONGSHORE CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Longshore and Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from 7 AM CDT this morning through Monday evening. * TIMING...Sunday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...South to north longshore currents with a few embedded rip currents will be dangerous for poor to average swimmers and could become life threatening without the correct precautions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a moderate risk of longshore and embedded rip currents with large seasonal crowds at the beach...with many expected to venture into the surf to cool off from the hot sunshine. South to north longshore currents a channels of water that can quickly move unprepared swimmers rapidly up the beach, well away from their starting location. The shape of the surf zone can push swimmers both up the beach and farther out, making it more difficult to navigate back to shore. 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. A few rip currents may become embedded in the south to north dominant flow. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol flags and signs. for both types of currents. Longshore currents are expected to dominate the surf flow through Memorial Day. Poor to average swimmers should remain in water waist deep or less to prevent the current from pushing up the beach without the ability to feel the sand. If caught in a longshore current, wave and yell for help. If at all possible, attempt to swim back toward shore. Do not attempt to swim directly against the current as you will tire quickly. All swimmers should bring a flotation device into the water. These include boogie boards with rope and life jackets or vests. && $$ 52/BSG
4 follow-up statements
029 WHUS44 KBRO 262109 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 409 PM CDT Sun May 26 2019 ...Dangerous Rip and Long Shore Currents for Poor to Average Swimmers Will Continue through Memorial Day... .Persistent moderate to strong southeast winds between stationary high pressure over the northern Gulf of Mexico and low pressure over the Sierra Madre Oriental will continue to push moderate southeast swells and generate choppy surf waves of 3 to 5 feet through Memorial Day. A combination of south to north longshore currents with some embedded rip currents will make the surf difficult and potentially life threatening for poor to average swimmers. TXZ256-257-351-270515- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 409 PM CDT Sun May 26 2019 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * TIMING...Now through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...South to north longshore currents with a few embedded rip currents will be dangerous in surf waters for poor to average swimmers and could become life threatening without the correct precautions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a moderate risk of longshore and embedded rip currents with large seasonal crowds at the beach...with many expected to venture into the surf to cool off from the hot sunshine. South to north longshore currents are channels of water that can quickly move unprepared swimmers rapidly up the beach, well away from their starting location. The shape of the surf zone can push swimmers both up the beach and farther out, making it more difficult to navigate back to shore. 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. A few rip currents may become embedded in the south to north dominant flow. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol flags and signs for both types of currents. Longshore currents are expected to dominate the surf flow through Memorial Day. Poor to average swimmers should remain in water waist deep or less to prevent the current from pushing you up the beach without the ability to feel the sand. If caught in a longshore current, wave and yell for help. If at all possible, attempt to swim back towards shore. Do not attempt to swim directly against the current as you will tire quickly. All swimmers should bring a flotation device into the water. These include boogie boards with rope and life jackets or vests. && $$ Castillo
178 WHUS44 KBRO 270349 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1049 PM CDT Sun May 26 2019 ...Dangerous Rip and Long Shore Currents for Poor to Average Swimmers Will Continue through Memorial Day... .Persistent moderate to strong southeast winds between stationary high pressure over the northern Gulf of Mexico and low pressure over the Sierra Madre Oriental will continue to push moderate southeast swells and generate choppy surf waves of 3 to 5 feet through Memorial Day. A combination of south to north longshore currents with some embedded rip currents will make the surf difficult and potentially life threatening for poor to average swimmers. TXZ256-257-351-271200- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 1049 PM CDT Sun May 26 2019 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * TIMING...Now through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...South to north longshore currents with a few embedded rip currents will be dangerous in surf waters for poor to average swimmers and could become life threatening without the correct precautions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... There is a moderate risk of longshore and embedded rip currents with large seasonal crowds at the beach...with many expected to venture into the surf to cool off from the hot sunshine. South to north longshore currents are channels of water that can quickly move unprepared swimmers rapidly up the beach, well away from their starting location. The shape of the surf zone can push swimmers both up the beach and farther out, making it more difficult to navigate back to shore. 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. A few rip currents may become embedded in the south to north dominant flow. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol flags and signs for both types of currents. Longshore currents are expected to dominate the surf flow through Memorial Day. Poor to average swimmers should remain in water waist deep or less to prevent the current from pushing you up the beach without the ability to feel the sand. If caught in a longshore current, wave and yell for help. If at all possible, attempt to swim back towards shore. Do not attempt to swim directly against the current as you will tire quickly. All swimmers should bring a flotation device into the water. These include boogie boards with rope and life jackets or vests. && $$ Castillo
550 WHUS44 KBRO 270723 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 223 AM CDT Mon May 27 2019 ...Dangerous Surf Conditions Will Continue through Memorial Day... .Moderate to strong southeast winds and swells will result in an elevated risk of rip currents along the lower Texas coast today and possibly through the next several days. This will lead to rough swimming conditions and may be life threatening for poor to average swimmers. TXZ256-257-351-271700- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 223 AM CDT Mon May 27 2019 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Now through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions at local beaches due to increased strength and higher frequency of rip currents. Swimmers may have difficulty returning to shore. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore...which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins... jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol flags and signs. If you become caught in a strong current...yell for help. Remain calm...do not exhaust yourself and stay afloat while waiting for help. Try to swim gradually out of a strong current...and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a strong current as you will tire quickly. All swimmers should bring a flotation device into the water. These include boogie boards and life jackets or vests. && $$ CB
374 WHUS44 KBRO 271641 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1141 AM CDT Mon May 27 2019 ...Dangerous Surf Conditions Today... .Moderate to strong southeast winds, and ocean swells, will result in an elevated risk of rip currents along the lower Texas coast today, and possibly through the next several days. This will lead to difficult swimming conditions, and may be life threatening for poor to average swimmers. TXZ256-257-351-280000- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 1141 AM CDT Mon May 27 2019 ...MODERATE RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * TIMING...Now through this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are ongoing at local beaches due to the increased strength and higher frequency of rip currents. Swimmers may have difficulty returning to shore. 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...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. Try to swim gradually out of a strong current...and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a strong current as you will tire quickly. All swimmers should bring a flotation device into the water. These include boogie boards and life jackets or vests. && $$
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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.