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Rip Current Statement 9, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Nov 19, 2020, 2:58 AM CST for Kenedy County, Texas. It took effect at Nov 19, 2020, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2020, 2:58 AM CST (08:58 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 19, 2020, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Nov 22, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
- 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 09:00 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1226 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 20 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 33 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 25 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
354 WHUS44 KBRO 190858 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 258 AM CST Thu Nov 19 2020 TXZ256-257-351-191700- /O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0009.201119T1200Z-201120T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 258 AM CST Thu Nov 19 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM CST this morning to 6 PM CST this 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. && $$
10 follow-up statements
556 WHUS44 KBRO 191934 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 134 PM CST Thu Nov 19 2020 TXZ256-257-351-200345- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0024.201119T2300Z-201120T0700Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-201120T2300Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 134 PM CST Thu Nov 19 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding will be most likely to occur around high tide, which will be at 10:14 PM CST tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Driving on the beach is not recommended near high tide. && $$ Speece
978 WHUS44 KBRO 200343 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 943 PM CST Thu Nov 19 2020 TXZ256-257-351-200700- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-201120T0700Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-201120T2300Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 943 PM CST Thu Nov 19 2020 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * 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 1 AM CST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are beginning to exceed Minor Flooding thresholds at SPI Brazos Santiago, and will likely increase a bit more as we approach high tide at 10:14 PM. Minor coastal flooding will be most likely to occur over the next few hours. 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. && $$
828 WHUS44 KBRO 200656 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1256 AM CST Fri Nov 20 2020 TXZ256-257-351-201500- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0024.000000T0000Z-201120T0700Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-201120T2300Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 1256 AM CST Fri Nov 20 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CST... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy Counties. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
190 WHUS44 KBRO 202117 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 317 PM CST Fri Nov 20 2020 TXZ256-257-351-210715- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-201122T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 317 PM CST Fri Nov 20 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * 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. && $$ Speece
036 WHUS44 KBRO 210151 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 751 PM CST Fri Nov 20 2020 TXZ256-257-351-211000- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0028.201121T0200Z-201121T1100Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-201122T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 751 PM CST Fri Nov 20 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. For the, until 5 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Driving on the beach is not recommended near high tide. && $$
824 WHUS44 KBRO 210940 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 340 AM CST Sat Nov 21 2020 TXZ256-257-351-211815- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0028.000000T0000Z-201121T1100Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-201122T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 340 AM CST Sat Nov 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 5 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. 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. Driving on the beach is not recommended near high tide. && $$
455 WHUS44 KBRO 211925 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 125 PM CST Sat Nov 21 2020 TXZ256-257-351-220400- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-201122T1200Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 125 PM CST Sat Nov 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Mejia
615 WHUS44 KBRO 220341 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 941 PM CST Sat Nov 21 2020 TXZ256-257-351-221200- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-201122T1200Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 941 PM CST Sat Nov 21 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Sunday. * 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. && $$
974 WHUS44 KBRO 220942 AAA CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 342 AM CST Sun Nov 22 2020 TXZ256-257-351-221815- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-201122T2100Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 342 AM CST Sun Nov 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
403 WHUS44 KBRO 222021 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 221 PM CST Sun Nov 22 2020 TXZ256-257-351-230000- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-201123T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 221 PM CST Sun Nov 22 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 9:16 PM CST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BRO | Kenedy | 3 hr |
| Nov 19, 1:34 PM CST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BRO | Kenedy | 11 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.