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Freeze Warning 3, NWS Brownsville, TX

February 14, 20218 counties in Texas

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this freeze warning at Feb 14, 2021, 3:59 PM CST for 8 counties in Texas. It took effect at Feb 14, 2021, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 25 hr. 13 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Feb 14, 2021, 3:59 PM CST (21:59 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 14, 2021, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Feb 15, 2021, 9:36 PM CST
In force
25 hr
Issued by
NWS Brownsville, TX

Counties Brooks County, TX, Cameron County, TX, Hidalgo County, TX, Jim Hogg County, TX, Kenedy County, TX, Starr County, TX, Willacy County, TX, Zapata County, TX

The radar

The Brownsville radar (KBRO), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:58 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 14, 9:24 PM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.061 S Weslaco, TXICE ACCUMULATION OF 1/16TH OF AN INCH.
Feb 14, 9:41 PM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.012 Sw Combes, TXREPORTS OF SLEET AND ICE ACCUMULATING ON TRASH CAN.
Feb 14, 11:25 PM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.1Encino, TXBOTH NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND SECTIONS OF HIGHWAY 281 CLOSED IN ENCIO DUE TO ICING/SNOW ON OVERPASS. TRAFFIC BEING DETOURED TO FRONTAGE ROAD. SOURCE WWW.DRIVETEXAS.ORG.
Feb 14, 11:25 PM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.1Falfurrias, TXBOTH NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND SECTIONS OF HIGHWAY 281 CLOSED IN FALFURRIAS DUE TO ICING ON OVERPASS. TRAFFIC BEING DETOURED TO FRONTAGE ROAD. SOURCE WWW.DRIVETEXAS.ORG.
Feb 15, 12:01 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.1Sarita, TXBOTH NORTHBOUND AND SOUTHBOUND SECTIONS OF THE INTERSTATE 69E OVERPASS IN SARITA ARE CLOSED DUE TO ICING. TRAFFIC IS BEING DETOURED TO FRONTAGE ROAD. REPORT SOURCE WWW.DRIVETEXAS.ORG AND THE SARITA SHERIFFS OFFICE.
Feb 15, 12:29 AM CSTSLEET 0.2Pharr, TXHAM RADIO OPERATOR IN PHARR REPORTED TOTAL FREEZING RAIN, SLEET AND SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 1/4 TO 1/2 OF AN INCH.
Feb 15, 12:30 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0Lopezville, TXOWASSA FLYOVER ON INTERSTATE I69C NEAR LOPEZVILLE IS CLOSED DUE TO ICING. REPORT SOURCE WWW.DRIVETEXAS.ORG
Feb 15, 12:40 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0Thompsonville, TXICE AND SNOW ACCUMULATING ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES (BOTH EAST AND WESTBOUND LANES) ON FM649 IN THOMPSONVILLE. TRAVEL IS BEING DISCOURAGED. SOURCE WWW.DRIVETEXAS.ORG
Feb 15, 12:43 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0Zapata, TXMULTIPLE REPORTS RECEIVED VIA DRIVETEXAS.ORG OF ICING OCCURRING ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES ON HIGHWAY 83 IN ZAPATA COUNTY. TRAVEL IN ZAPATA COUNTY IS BEING DISCOURAGED.
Feb 15, 12:45 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0Rio Grande City, TXMULTIPLE REPORTS RECEIVED VIA DRIVETEXAS.ORG OF ICE AND SNOW ACCUMLATION OCCURRING ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES ON HIGHWAY 83, FM1017, FM2686, FM2294, FM2844, FM755, FM649, FM3167 AND FM2360 IN STARR COUNTY. TRAVEL IN STARR COUNTY IS BEING DISCOURAGED.
Feb 15, 1:00 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0Raymondville, TXMULTIPLE REPORTS OF ICING ON FM490 AND FM186 BRIDGES AND OVERPASSESS IN WILLACY COUNTY.
Feb 15, 2:00 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0.02Brownsville, TXNWS BROWNSVILLE EMPLOYEES MEASURED 0.02 INCHES OF FREEZING RAIN ACCRETING ON VEHICLES IN OFFICE PARKING LOT. ICE IS ALSO ACCRETING ON GRASS IN THE OFFICE YARD AND TREES, BUT NOT ON THE PARKING LOT ASPHALT.
Feb 15, 2:07 AM CSTFREEZING RAIN 0Harlingen, TXHARLINGEN PD IS REPORTING THAT THE ARROYO BRIDGE AT 1500 SOUTH 77 SUNSHINE STRIP IS COMPLETELY ICED OVER.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Brownsville Intl, TX (KBRO), launched 12:00Z, 10.0 hours before the alert went out and 120 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brownsville Intl, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-02-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brownsville Intl, TX at 12:00Z on 2021-02-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 106 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
408 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
106 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
324 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

240 
WWUS74 KBRO 142159
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
359 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

TXZ256-257-351-150600-
/O.NEW.KBRO.FZ.W.0003.210215T0600Z-210215T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WI.Y.0003.210215T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
Including the cities of Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, 
South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
359 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 26 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 
  to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM 
  CST Monday. For the Wind Advisory, until 3 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds combined with falling
  temperatures will create dangerous wind chill values this
  evening through tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ248>251-150600-
/O.NEW.KBRO.FZ.W.0003.210215T0300Z-210215T1800Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
and Sarita
359 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected.

* WHERE...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Inland Kenedy Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ252>255-353-150600-
/O.NEW.KBRO.FZ.W.0003.210215T0600Z-210215T1500Z/
Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-
Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg,
Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, 
and San Manuel
359 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 expected.

* WHERE...Starr, Southern Hidalgo, Inland Willacy, Inland 
  Cameron and Northern Hidalgo Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

Castillo
6 follow-up statements
412 
WWUS74 KBRO 142332
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
532 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

TXZ252-254-353-150745-
/O.CAN.KBRO.FZ.W.0003.210215T0600Z-210215T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.HZ.W.0001.210215T0300Z-210215T1800Z/
Starr-Inland Willacy-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Rio Grande City, Roma, Raymondville, 
and San Manuel
532 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.

* WHERE...Starr, Inland Willacy and Northern Hidalgo Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ248>251-150745-
/O.CAN.KBRO.FZ.W.0003.210215T0300Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.HZ.W.0001.210215T0300Z-210215T1800Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
and Sarita
532 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23 expected.

* WHERE...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Inland Kenedy Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ256-257-351-150745-
/O.CON.KBRO.FZ.W.0003.210215T0600Z-210215T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WI.Y.0003.210215T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
Including the cities of Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, 
South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
532 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM
CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 26 expected. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 
  to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 9 AM 
  CST Monday. For the Wind Advisory, until 3 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds combined with falling
  temperatures will create dangerous wind chill values this
  evening through tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ253-255-150745-
/O.CON.KBRO.FZ.W.0003.210215T0600Z-210215T1500Z/
Southern Hidalgo-Inland Cameron-
Including the cities of McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
Weslaco, Brownsville, and Harlingen
532 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected.

* WHERE...Southern Hidalgo and Inland Cameron Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

Castillo
836 
WWUS74 KBRO 150406
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1006 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

TXZ256-257-351-151215-
/O.EXT.KBRO.FZ.W.0003.210215T0406Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
Including the cities of Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, 
South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
1006 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 20. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph 
  with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until noon CST Monday. For the 
  Wind Advisory, until 3 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds combined with falling
  temperatures will create dangerous wind chill values tonight
  through Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ255-151215-
/O.EXA.KBRO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.FZ.W.0003.210215T0406Z-210215T1800Z/
Inland Cameron-
Including the cities of Brownsville and Harlingen
1006 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as 
  low as 23. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph 
  with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Inland Cameron County.

* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until noon CST Monday. For the 
  Wind Advisory, until 3 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds combined with falling
  temperatures will create dangerous wind chill values tonight
  through Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ253-151215-
/O.EXT.KBRO.FZ.W.0003.210215T0406Z-210215T1800Z/
Southern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
and Weslaco
1006 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23.

* WHERE...Southern Hidalgo County.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ251-254-151215-
/O.EXA.KBRO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.HZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Inland Kenedy-Inland Willacy-
Including the cities of Sarita and Raymondville
1006 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST MONDAY...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures 
  as low as 19. For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 30 
  mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Inland Kenedy and Inland Willacy Counties.

* WHEN...For the Hard Freeze Warning, until noon CST Monday. For 
  the Wind Advisory, until 3 PM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result. Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds combined with falling
  temperatures will create dangerous wind chill values tonight
  through Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ248>250-252-353-151215-
/O.CON.KBRO.HZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
Rio Grande City, Roma, and San Manuel
1006 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19.

* WHERE...Northern Hidalgo, Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Starr 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

Castillo
760 
WWUS74 KBRO 150830
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
230 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

TXZ251-254-151800-
/O.CAN.KBRO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.HZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Inland Kenedy-Inland Willacy-
Including the cities of Sarita and Raymondville
230 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...For the Hard Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures 
  as low as 19.

* WHERE...Inland Kenedy and Inland Willacy Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ255>257-351-151800-
/O.CAN.KBRO.WI.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T2100Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
Including the cities of Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, 
Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
230 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21.

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

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ248>250-252-353-151800-
/O.CON.KBRO.HZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Starr-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
Rio Grande City, Roma, and San Manuel
230 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19.

* WHERE...Northern Hidalgo, Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Starr 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ253-151800-
/O.CON.KBRO.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Southern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
and Weslaco
230 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 23.

* WHERE...Southern Hidalgo County.

* WHEN...Until noon CST today.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TOMASELLI
918 
WWUS74 KBRO 151740
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
Issued by National Weather Service San Juan PR
1140 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

TXZ248>252-254-353-160000-
/O.EXT.KBRO.HZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210216T0000Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Starr-Inland Willacy-
Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, Sarita,
Rio Grande City, Roma, Raymondville, and San Manuel
1140 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19.

* WHERE...Northern Hidalgo, Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Starr 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ253-255>257-351-160000-
/O.EXT.KBRO.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210216T0000Z/
Southern Hidalgo-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-
Coastal Kenedy-
Including the cities of McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
Weslaco, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, 
South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
1140 AM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other 
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor 
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$
829 
WWUS74 KBRO 152301
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
Issued by National Weather Service San Juan PR
501 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

TXZ248>252-254-353-160715-
/O.EXT.KBRO.HZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Starr-Inland Willacy-
Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, Sarita,
Rio Grande City, Roma, Raymondville, and San Manuel
501 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 19.

* WHERE...Northern Hidalgo, Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Starr 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ253-255>257-351-160715-
/O.EXT.KBRO.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/
Southern Hidalgo-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-
Coastal Kenedy-
Including the cities of McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
Weslaco, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, 
South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
501 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...FREEZE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21.

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

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$
150 
WWUS74 KBRO 160336
NPWBRO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
Issued by National Weather Service San Juan PR
936 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

TXZ253-255>257-351-161145-
/O.CAN.KBRO.FZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/
/O.EXA.KBRO.HZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/
Southern Hidalgo-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-
Coastal Kenedy-
Including the cities of McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
Weslaco, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, 
South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista
936 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY...
...FREEZE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures below 28 degrees.

* WHERE...Southern Hidalgo, Inland Cameron, Coastal Willacy, 
  Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

TXZ248>252-254-353-161145-
/O.CON.KBRO.HZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210216T1500Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Starr-Inland Willacy-
Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, Sarita,
Rio Grande City, Roma, Raymondville, and San Manuel
936 PM CST Mon Feb 15 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures below 28 degrees.

* WHERE...Northern Hidalgo, Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Starr 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 13, 6:47 PM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryBROCameron, Kenedy, Willacy11 hr
Feb 14, 3:29 AM CSTGale WarningBRO36 hr
Feb 14, 3:56 AM CSTWind AdvisoryBROCameron, Kenedy, Willacy23 hr
Feb 14, 4:24 AM CSTWind Chill WarningBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more41 hr
Feb 14, 4:24 AM CSTWinter Storm WarningBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more37 hr
Feb 14, 8:45 AM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more9 hr
Feb 14, 3:59 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryBRO2 hr
Feb 14, 5:32 PM CSTHard Freeze WarningBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more42 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.