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Rip Current Statement 46, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Aug 19, 2021, 3:37 AM CDT for Kenedy County, Texas. It took effect at Aug 20, 2021, 3:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 69 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 19, 2021, 3:37 AM CDT (08:37 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 20, 2021, 3:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 23, 2021, 12:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 69 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Brownsville, TX
County Kenedy County, TX
The radar
The Corpus Christi radar (KCRP), 96 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:41 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, 8.6 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
- 3264 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -17 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 975 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 13 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 5 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 38 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
551 WHUS44 KBRO 190837 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 337 AM CDT Thu Aug 19 2021 TXZ256-257-351-192100- /O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0046.210820T0800Z-210822T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 337 AM CDT Thu Aug 19 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday 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. && $$
14 follow-up statements
100 WHUS44 KBRO 191909 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 209 PM CDT Thu Aug 19 2021 TXZ256-257-200400- /O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0002.210820T1500Z-210822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.210820T0800Z-210822T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron- 209 PM CDT Thu Aug 19 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Willacy and Coastal Cameron Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide occurs at 5:51 AM. Low tide 8:20 Pm Friday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ TXZ351-200400- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.210820T0800Z-210822T0000Z/ Coastal Kenedy- 209 PM CDT Thu Aug 19 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Kenedy County. * WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday 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. && $$
023 WHUS44 KBRO 192334 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 634 PM CDT Thu Aug 19 2021 TXZ351-200745- /O.EXA.KBRO.SU.Y.0002.210820T1500Z-210822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.210820T0800Z-210822T0000Z/ Coastal Kenedy- 634 PM CDT Thu Aug 19 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM CDT FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Kenedy County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 3 AM CDT Friday through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide occurs Friday at 5:51 AM. Low tide 8:20 PM Friday. High tide occurs Saturday at 6:26 AM. Low tide at 9:15 PM Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ TXZ256-257-200745- /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0002.210820T1500Z-210822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.210820T0800Z-210822T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron- 634 PM CDT Thu Aug 19 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM CDT FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM Friday to 7 PM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...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...High tide occurs Friday at 5:51 AM. Low tide 8:20 PM Friday. High tide occurs Saturday at 6:26 AM. Low tide at 9:15 PM Saturday. 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. && $$ Castillo/Reese
398 WHUS44 KBRO 200745 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 245 AM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021 TXZ256-257-351-201545- /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0002.210820T1500Z-210822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.210820T0800Z-210822T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 245 AM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Kenedy County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 3 AM CDT this morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide occurs this morning at 5:51 AM. Low tide 8:20 PM tonight. High tide occurs Saturday at 6:26 AM. Low tide at 9:15 PM Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ 63
193 WHUS44 KBRO 200748 AAA CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 248 AM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021 TXZ256-257-351-201600- /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0002.210820T1500Z-210822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.210820T0800Z-210822T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 248 AM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Kenedy Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 3 AM CDT this morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...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...High tide occurs this morning at 5:51 AM. Low tide 8:20 PM tonight. High tide occurs Saturday at 6:26 AM. Low tide at 9:15 PM Saturday. 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. && $$
356 WHUS44 KBRO 201454 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 954 AM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021 TXZ256-257-351-202300- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0015.210821T0800Z-210821T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0002.210820T1500Z-210822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 954 AM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... ...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING EXPECTED SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. 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 Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low tide 8:20 PM tonight. High tide occurs Saturday at 6:26 AM. Low tide at 9:15 PM Saturday. 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. Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
695 WHUS44 KBRO 202058 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 358 PM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021 TXZ256-257-351-210500- /O.CAN.KBRO.CF.S.0015.210821T0800Z-210821T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0003.210821T0500Z-210821T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 358 PM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet in the surf zone. 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 High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight tonight to 1 PM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * 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. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. 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...Low tide 8:20 PM tonight. High tide occurs Saturday at 6:26 AM. Low tide at 9:15 PM Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore swells and waves along with high tide tonight will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. 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. && $$ Castillo/Reese
483 WHUS44 KBRO 210240 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 940 PM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021 TXZ256-257-351-211045- /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0003.210821T0500Z-210821T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 940 PM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet in the surf zone. 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 High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight tonight to 1 PM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * 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. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. 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...Low tide occurred at 8:20 PM. High tide occurs Saturday at 6:26 AM. Low tide at 9:15 PM Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore swells and waves along with high tide early Saturday morning will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. 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. && $$ Castillo/Reese
047 WHUS44 KBRO 210901 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 401 AM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021 TXZ256-257-351-211715- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-210822T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210821T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 401 AM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet in the surf zone. 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 High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. 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...High tide occurs at 6:26 AM this morning. Low tide at 9:15 PM this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore swells and waves along with high tide early this morning will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. 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. && $$
960 WHUS44 KBRO 211642 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1142 AM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021 TXZ256-257-351-220045- /O.CAN.KBRO.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210821T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0016.210821T1642Z-210822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-210822T1200Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 1142 AM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. 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 Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday morning. For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 7 PM CDT this evening. * 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. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. 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...Although measured water levels are not meeting Coastal Flood Statement criterion, longer period swells of 10 to 12 seconds will have enough energy to cause wave run-up and minor coastal flooding a few areas. High tide occurred at 6:26 AM this morning. Low tide at 9:15 PM this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. 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. && $$ 53
331 WHUS44 KBRO 220025 AAA CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 725 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021 TXZ256-257-351-221200- /O.EXP.KBRO.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/ /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.S.0016.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-210822T1200Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 725 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT 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. && $$
647 WHUS44 KBRO 220930 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 430 AM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021 TXZ256-257-351-221730- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-210823T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 430 AM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
815 WHUS44 KBRO 221625 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1125 AM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021 TXZ256-257-351-230000- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-210823T0000Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 1125 AM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy Counties. * WHEN...Through 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. && $$ MB
505 WHUS44 KBRO 221820 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 120 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021 TXZ256-257-351-230230- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-210823T0500Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 120 PM CDT Sun Aug 22 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Kenedy, Coastal Cameron and Coastal Willacy Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MB
421 WHUS44 KBRO 230507 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1207 AM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021 TXZ256-257-351-230615- /O.EXP.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-210823T0500Z/ Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy- 1207 AM CDT Mon Aug 23 2021 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... The Rip Current Statement has been allowed to expire due to decreasing wave heights and therefore a decrease in the rip current threat. $$ 69
The office that day
Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 3:47 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | BRO | 69 hr | |
| Aug 19, 2:09 PM CDT | High Surf Advisory | BRO | Kenedy | 53 hr |
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