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Heat Advisory 2, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this heat advisory at Jun 7, 2021, 2:26 AM CDT for Jim Hogg County, Starr County, Zapata County, Texas. It took effect at Jun 7, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jun 7, 2021, 2:26 AM CDT (07:26 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 7, 2021, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Jun 7, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 6 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Brownsville, TX
Counties Jim Hogg County, TX, Starr County, TX, Zapata County, TX
The radar
The Corpus Christi radar (KCRP), 168 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:28 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, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 179 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
- 4181 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -82 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 823 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 38 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 58 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 104 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.9
- Supercell composite
- 10.7
The text
As transmitted.
591 WWUS74 KBRO 070726 NPWBRO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 226 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021 TXZ248-249-252-071530- /O.NEW.KBRO.HT.Y.0002.210607T1800Z-210608T0000Z/ Zapata-Jim Hogg-Starr- Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Rio Grande City, and Roma 226 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values up to 115 expected. * WHERE...Zapata, Jim Hogg and Starr Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$ TXZ251-254>257-351-071530- /O.NEW.KBRO.WI.Y.0013.210607T1300Z-210608T0000Z/ Inland Kenedy-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy- Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- Including the cities of Sarita, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista 226 AM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Inland Cameron, Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
3 follow-up statements
087 WWUS74 KBRO 071901 NPWBRO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 201 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021 TXZ248-249-252-080000- /O.CON.KBRO.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210608T0000Z/ Zapata-Jim Hogg-Starr- Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Rio Grande City, and Roma 201 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values 111 to 115 expected, mainly along and near the Rio Grande. * WHERE...Zapata, Jim Hogg and Starr Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$ TXZ251-254>257-351-080000- /O.CON.KBRO.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210608T0000Z/ Inland Kenedy-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy- Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- Including the cities of Sarita, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista 201 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with a few gusts to 40 mph. * WHERE...Inland Kenedy, Inland Willacy, Inland Cameron, Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ 52/BSG
890 WWUS74 KBRO 072319 NPWBRO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 619 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021 TXZ251-254>257-351-080030- /O.CAN.KBRO.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210608T0000Z/ Inland Kenedy-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy- Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- Including the cities of Sarita, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista 619 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds across the advisory area are now below criteria. $$ TXZ248-249-252-080030- /O.CON.KBRO.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210608T0000Z/ Zapata-Jim Hogg-Starr- Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Rio Grande City, and Roma 619 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heat index values 111 to 115 expected, mainly along and near the Rio Grande. * WHERE...Zapata, Jim Hogg and Starr Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. && $$ 54
044 WWUS74 KBRO 072358 NPWBRO URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Brownsville TX 658 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021 TXZ248-249-252-080100- /O.EXP.KBRO.HT.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210608T0000Z/ Zapata-Jim Hogg-Starr- Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Rio Grande City, and Roma 658 PM CDT Mon Jun 7 2021 ...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... Heat index values across the advisory area are decreasing as temperatures cool. Therefore, the heat advisory will be allowed to expire at 7 PM. $$ 54
The office that day
Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2:26 AM CDT | Wind Advisory | BRO | Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | 16 hr |
| Jun 7, 2:28 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | BRO | 25 hr | |
| Jun 7, 2:41 AM CDT | Rip Current Statement | BRO | Kenedy | 16 hr |
Nearby
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.