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Rip Current Statement 5, NWS Brownsville, TX

September 19, 2020Kenedy County, Texas

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Sep 19, 2020, 4:09 AM CDT for Kenedy County, Texas. It took effect at Sep 19, 2020, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 19, 2020, 4:09 AM CDT (09:09 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 19, 2020, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Sep 23, 2020, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
4 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 09:08 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 00:00Z, 9.2 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 00:00Z on 2020-09-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 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 00:00Z on 2020-09-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -31 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-9 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1947 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
9 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-31 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-27 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

480 
WHUS44 KBRO 190909
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
409 AM CDT Sat Sep 19 2020

TXZ256-257-191715-
/O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.200919T1200Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0005.200919T1200Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200920T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.A.0001.200920T1200Z-200921T1200Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-
409 AM CDT Sat Sep 19 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 
  significant coastal flooding possible. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Willacy and Coastal Cameron Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 
  PM CDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT 
  Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning 
  through Monday morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 
  AM CDT this morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous 
  swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 
  Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore 
  into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

TXZ351-191715-
/O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0005.200919T1200Z-200921T0000Z/
Coastal Kenedy-
409 AM CDT Sat Sep 19 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Kenedy County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
15 follow-up statements
309 
WHUS44 KBRO 191611
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1111 AM CDT Sat Sep 19 2020

TXZ351-200015-
/O.EXA.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
Coastal Kenedy-
1111 AM CDT Sat Sep 19 2020

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Kenedy County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Sunday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, until Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

TXZ256-257-200015-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200920T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.A.0001.200920T1200Z-200921T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-
1111 AM CDT Sat Sep 19 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 
  significant coastal flooding possible. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Willacy and Coastal Cameron Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Sunday. For
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Sunday. For the
  Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday morning.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous 
  swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 
  Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore 
  into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
918 
WHUS44 KBRO 192133
CFWBRO

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
433 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2020

TXZ351-200545-
/O.EXA.KBRO.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200920T1200Z/
/O.EXA.KBRO.CF.A.0001.200920T1200Z-200921T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
Coastal Kenedy-
433 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 
  significant coastal flooding possible. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Kenedy County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Sunday. For
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Sunday. For the
  Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday morning.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous 
  swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 
  Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore 
  into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

TXZ256-257-200545-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200920T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.A.0001.200920T1200Z-200921T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-
433 PM CDT Sat Sep 19 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 
  significant coastal flooding possible. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Willacy and Coastal Cameron Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Sunday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Sunday. For the 
  Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, until Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous 
  swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 
  Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore 
  into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
224 
WHUS44 KBRO 200556
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1256 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

TXZ256-257-351-201400-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200920T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.A.0001.200920T1200Z-200921T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
1256 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the Coastal Flood Watch, 
  significant coastal flooding possible. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Willacy and Coastal Cameron 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Sunday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Sunday. For the 
  Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, until Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous
  swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be 
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of 
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone 
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
746 
WHUS44 KBRO 200720
CFWBRO

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
220 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

TXZ256-257-351-201530-
/O.UPG.KBRO.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-200920T1200Z/
/O.UPG.KBRO.CF.A.0001.200920T1200Z-200921T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.W.0001.200920T0900Z-200921T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
220 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

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

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking 
  waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 7 AM CDT Monday. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. 
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell activity from Tropical Storm Beta
  will force Gulf water levels to rise to around two and a half
  feet above ground level mainly during high tides along Padre
  Island through sunrise Monday morning. A minor high tide is
  expected at the South Padre Island Jetties at 4:34 AM this
  morning. Another high tide is expected at 7:30 PM this evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

60
028 
WHUS44 KBRO 200724
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
224 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

TXZ256-257-351-201530-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.W.0001.200920T0900Z-200921T1200Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
224 AM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking 
  waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 7 AM CDT Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. 
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell activity from Tropical Storm Beta 
  will force Gulf water levels to rise to around two and a half 
  feet above ground level mainly during high tides along Padre 
  Island through sunrise Monday morning. A minor high tide is 
  expected at the South Padre Island Jetties at 4:34 AM this 
  morning. Another high tide is expected at 7:30 PM this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
482 
WHUS44 KBRO 201735
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1235 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

TXZ256-257-351-210145-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200921T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T1200Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
1235 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking 
  waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 7 AM CDT Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. 
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell activity from Tropical Storm Beta
  will force Gulf water levels to rise to around two and a half
  feet above ground level mainly during high tides along Padre
  Island through sunrise Monday morning. A high tide is expected
  at 7:30 PM this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
282 
WHUS44 KBRO 202126
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
426 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

TXZ256-257-351-210530-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200921T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200921T1200Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
426 PM CDT Sun Sep 20 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking 
  waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 7 AM CDT Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. 
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell activity from Tropical Storm Beta 
  will force Gulf water levels to rise to around two and a half 
  feet above ground level mainly during high tides along Padre 
  Island through sunrise Monday morning. A high tide is expected 
  at 7:30 PM this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
660 
WHUS44 KBRO 210515
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1215 AM CDT Mon Sep 21 2020

TXZ256-257-351-211315-
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200922T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200922T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200922T1200Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
1215 AM CDT Mon Sep 21 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking 
  waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 7 AM CDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. 
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach 
  erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell activity from Tropical Storm Beta
  will force Gulf water levels to rise to around two and a half
  feet above ground level mainly during high tides along Padre
  Island through Monday and sunrise Tuesday. Tide data from the 
  Brazos Santiago Gauge on South Padre Island showed tides early 
  this morning are running around 2 feet above predicted levels. A
  minor high tide is expected at the South Padre Island Jetties 
  at 4:19 AM this morning. Another high tide is expected at the 
  Jetties at 9:37 PM tonight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

Speece
470 
WHUS44 KBRO 211250
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
750 AM CDT Mon Sep 21 2020

TXZ256-257-351-212100-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200922T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200922T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200922T1200Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
750 AM CDT Mon Sep 21 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking 
  waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 7 AM CDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  will continue to be inundated. Shoreline erosion will continue
  to occur. Expect dangerous swimming and surfing conditions to
  continue as well as beach erosion. Rip currents will sweep even
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell activity from Tropical Storm Beta
  will continue to force water levels along the lower Texas coast
  to rise to around two and a half feet above ground level mainly
  during high tides along Padre Island this morning through
  sunrise Tuesday. Tide data from the Brazos Santiago Gauge on
  South Padre Island showed tides this morning are running 2.0 to
  2.5 feet above predicted levels. A minor high tide occurred at 
  the South Padre Island Jetties at 4:19 AM this morning. Another 
  high tide is expected at the Jetties at 9:37 PM tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for
rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life and
property.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

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

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. 

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

Castillo
281 
WHUS44 KBRO 212100
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
400 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2020

TXZ256-257-351-220500-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200922T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200922T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200922T1200Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
400 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking 
  waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 7 AM CDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will continue to be inundated. Shoreline erosion will continue 
  to occur. Expect dangerous swimming and surfing conditions to 
  continue as well as beach erosion. Rip currents will sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell activity from Tropical Storm Beta
  will continue to force water levels along the lower Texas coast
  to rise to around two and a half feet above ground level mainly
  during high tides along Padre Island this afternoon through
  sunrise Tuesday. Tide data from the Brazos Santiago Gauge on
  South Padre Island showed tides this afternoon are running
  between 2.5 to 3.0 feet above predicted levels. High tide is 
  expected at the Jetties at 9:37 PM tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is occurring or
imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert
for rising water...and take appropriate action to protect life
and property.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

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

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.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$
983 
WHUS44 KBRO 220450
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1150 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2020

TXZ256-257-351-221200-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200922T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200922T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200922T1200Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
1150 PM CDT Mon Sep 21 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal 
  flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Structural damage to buildings unprotected by seawalls
  may occur. Gulf water is crossing public beach access points,
  closing State Highway 100 from Beach Access #4 northward. Expect
  water crossing Gulf Blvd. with more than one foot of water
  depth. Driving on beaches, even in vehicles equipped with four
  wheel drive, will be impossible. Severe beach erosion, with
  calving of dunes, is likely. Dangerous swimming and surfing
  conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
364 
WHUS44 KBRO 220917
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
417 AM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020

TXZ256-257-351-221700-
/O.CAN.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-200922T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200922T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200922T1700Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
417 AM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal 
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CDT today.

* IMPACTS...Structural damage to buildings unprotected by 
  seawalls may occur. Gulf water is crossing public beach access 
  points, closing State Highway 100 from Beach Access #4 
  northward. Expect water crossing Gulf Blvd. with more than one 
  foot of water depth. Driving on beaches, even in vehicles 
  equipped with four wheel drive, will be impossible. Severe 
  beach erosion, with calving of dunes, is likely. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
348 
WHUS44 KBRO 221509
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1009 AM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020

TXZ256-257-351-222315-
/O.CAN.KBRO.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-200922T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0009.200922T1509Z-200923T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200923T1200Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
1009 AM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT 
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or
  pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except
  those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable
  to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of
  Public Beach Access #3. Additional beach erosion is expected. 
  Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore 
  into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Castillo
840 
WHUS44 KBRO 230009
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
709 PM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020

TXZ256-257-351-231200-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200923T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200923T1200Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
709 PM CDT Tue Sep 22 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT 
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching 
  or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, 
  except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will 
  be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations 
  north of Public Beach Access #3. Additional beach erosion is 
  expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

MB
143 
WHUS44 KBRO 230814
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
314 AM CDT Wed Sep 23 2020

TXZ256-257-351-231615-
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200924T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-200923T1200Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
314 AM CDT Wed Sep 23 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 7 AM CDT this 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching 
  or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, 
  except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will 
  be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations 
  north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach 
  erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 18, 10:09 PM CDTStorm Surge WatchBROKenedy18 hr
Sep 18, 10:09 PM CDTTropical Storm WatchBROKenedy66 hr
Sep 19, 4:09 AM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryBROKenedy3 days

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Texas, 2020Every rip current statement in 2020

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.