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Rip Current Statement 46, NWS Brownsville, TX

August 19, 2021Kenedy County, Texas

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

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, 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Corpus Christi, TX at 00:00Z on 2021-08-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3264 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 2021-08-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 5 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
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

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The text

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 19, 3:47 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBRO69 hr
Aug 19, 2:09 PM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryBROKenedy53 hr

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Rip Current Statements in Texas, 2021Every rip current statement in 2021

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.