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Wind Chill Advisory 3, NWS Brownsville, TX

February 14, 20218 counties in Texas

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 14, 2021, 8:45 AM CST for 8 counties in Texas. It was in force for 9 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 14, 2021, 8:45 AM CST (14:45 UTC)
Expired
Feb 14, 2021, 6:00 PM CST
In force
9 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 14:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Brownsville Intl, TX (KBRO), launched 12:00Z, 2.8 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
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461 
WWUS44 KBRO 141445
WSWBRO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
845 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...HAZARDOUS WINTER WEATHER EXPECTED ACROSS DEEP SOUTH TEXAS
THROUGH MONDAY...

.A surge of arctic air continues to arrive into Deep South Texas
through this evening, dropping temperatures below freezing
tonight. Temperatures will struggle to reach or warm above
freezing on Monday, before a hard freeze is expected Monday
night. An upper level disturbance will help increase
precipitation into tonight before drying from west to east Monday
morning. At times this morning into this afternoon, especially
across the northwestern ranchlands, sleet or ice pellets may mix
in with rain. As temperatures at the surface drop to freezing
this evening into tonight, any rainfall will become freezing
rain, potentially mixed at times with sleet or ice pellets. A
glaze to one tenth of an inch of ice accumulation is likely by
Monday morning, causing significant impacts to travel. Snow
flurries or light snow may mix in Monday morning across portions
of the northern ranchlands before ending from west to east, with
little to no snow accumulation expected at this time. The
combination of steady northern winds and cold temperatures will
produce wind chill values into the 20 to 30 degree range this
morning, and again this evening, before dropping into the 10 to
20 degree range late tonight.

TXZ248-249-142245-
/O.CAN.KBRO.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210214T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.Y.0003.210214T1445Z-210215T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WS.W.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-
Including the cities of Zapata and Hebbronville
845 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST MONDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chill values and significant icing
  expected. The ice will result in very slippery conditions on
  sidewalks, roads, and bridges, including during the morning
  commute on Monday. Tree branches could fall as well. Total ice
  accumulations of a light glaze are expected. Expect wind chills
  to range from 35 above zero to 10 above zero. 

* WHERE...Zapata and Jim Hogg County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, 6 PM today to 12 PM 
  Monday. For the Wind Chill Warning, 6 PM this evening to 12 PM 
  Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, now to 6 PM this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills will cause
  frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. Flyovers,
  bridges, and elevated roadways may become icy with any
  precipitation when surface temperatures drop to near freezing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice are
expected This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

TXZ250-142245-
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.Y.0003.210214T1445Z-210215T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210214T1700Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WS.W.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Brooks-
Including the city of Falfurrias
845 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST THIS
MORNING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chill values, significant icing,
  and freezing rain are expected. The ice will result in difficult
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute on
  Monday. Expect wind chills to range from 25 above zero to 10
  above zero. Total ice accumulations of around one tenth of an
  inch are expected. Additional ice accumulations of a light glaze
  are expected.

* WHERE...Brooks County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, 6 PM today to 12 PM 
  Monday. For the Wind Chill Warning, 6 PM this evening to 12 PM 
  Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 11 AM today. 
  For the Wind Chill Advisory, now to 6 PM this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills will cause
  frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. Any
  bridges or elevated roadways may become icy with any
  precipitation when surface temperatures drop to near freezing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice are
expected This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

TXZ251>257-351-353-142245-
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.Y.0003.210214T1445Z-210215T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WS.W.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-
Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-
Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Sarita, Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, 
Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, 
Harlingen, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, South Padre Island, 
Laguna Heights, Laguna Vista, and San Manuel
845 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chill values and significant icing
  expected. The ice will result in difficult travel conditions,
  including during the morning commute on Monday. Expect wind
  chills to range from 30 above zero to 10 above zero. Total ice
  accumulations of up to one tenth of an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Deep South Texas.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, 6 PM today to 12 PM 
  Monday. For the Wind Chill Warning, 6 PM this evening to 12 PM 
  Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, now to 6 PM this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills will cause
  frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. Flyovers,
  bridges, and elevated roadways may become icy with any
  precipitation when surface temperatures drop to near freezing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice are
expected This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
839 
WWUS44 KBRO 141654 AAA 
WSWBRO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1054 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...HAZARDOUS WINTER WEATHER EXPECTED ACROSS DEEP SOUTH TEXAS
THROUGH MONDAY...

.A surge of arctic air continues to arrive into Deep South Texas
through this evening, dropping temperatures below freezing
tonight. Temperatures will struggle to reach or warm above
freezing on Monday, before a hard freeze is expected Monday
night. An upper level disturbance will help increase
precipitation into tonight before drying from west to east Monday
morning. At times this morning into this afternoon, especially
across the northwestern ranchlands, sleet or ice pellets may mix
in with rain. As temperatures at the surface drop to freezing
this evening into tonight, any rainfall will become freezing
rain, potentially mixed at times with sleet or ice pellets. A
glaze to one tenth of an inch of ice accumulation is likely by
Monday morning, causing significant impacts to travel. Snow
flurries or light snow may mix in Monday morning across portions
of the northern ranchlands before ending from west to east, with
little to no snow accumulation expected at this time. The
combination of steady northern winds and cold temperatures will
produce wind chill values into the 20 to 30 degree range this
morning, and again this evening, before dropping into the 10 to
20 degree range late tonight.

TXZ250-150100-
/O.EXP.KBRO.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210214T1700Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WS.W.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Brooks-
Including the city of Falfurrias
1054 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST MONDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM CST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chill values and significant icing
  expected. The ice will result in very slippery conditions on
  sidewalks, roads, and bridges, including during the morning
  commute on Monday. Tree branches could fall as well. Total ice
  accumulations of a light glaze are expected. Expect wind chills
  to range from 35 above zero to 10 above zero.

* WHERE...Brooks County.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, 6 PM today to 12 PM 
  Monday. For the Wind Chill Warning, 6 PM this evening to 12 PM 
  Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, now to 6 PM this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills will cause
  frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. Flyovers,
  bridges, and elevated roadways may become icy with any
  precipitation when surface temperatures drop to near freezing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice are
expected This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$

TXZ248-249-251>257-351-353-150100-
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WS.W.0001.210215T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-
Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-
Coastal Kenedy-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Sarita, 
Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, 
Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, Laguna Vista, 
and San Manuel
1054 AM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chill values, significant icing,
  and freezing rain are expected. The ice will result in difficult
  travel conditions, including during the morning commute on
  Monday. Expect wind chills to range from 25 above zero to 10
  above zero. Total ice accumulations of around one tenth of an
  inch are expected. Additional ice accumulations of a light glaze
  are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Deep South Texas.

* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, 6 PM today to 12 PM 
  Monday. For the Wind Chill Warning, 6 PM this evening to 12 PM 
  Monday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, now to 6 PM this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills will cause
  frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. Any
  bridges or elevated roadways may become icy with any
  precipitation when surface temperatures drop to near freezing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice are
expected This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and the wind will
combine to create low wind chills. Frost bite and hypothermia can
occur if precautions are not taken. Make sure you wear a hat and
gloves.

&&

$$
434 
WWUS44 KBRO 150003
WSWBRO

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

...HAZARDOUS WINTER WEATHER EXPECTED ACROSS DEEP SOUTH TEXAS
THROUGH MONDAY...

.A surge of arctic air continues to arrive into Deep South Texas
through this evening, dropping temperatures below freezing
tonight, with some areas expecting a hard freeze. Temperatures 
will struggle to reach or warm above freezing on Monday, before a 
hard freeze is expected Monday night. An upper level disturbance 
will help increase precipitation into tonight before drying from 
west to east Monday morning. As temperatures at the surface drop 
to freezing this evening into tonight, any rainfall will become 
freezing rain, potentially mixed at times with sleet or ice 
pellets. A glaze to one tenth of an inch of ice accumulation is 
likely by Monday morning, causing significant impacts to travel. 
Snow flurries or light snow may mix in Monday morning across 
portions of the northern ranchlands before ending from west to 
east, with little to no snow accumulation expected at this time. 
The combination of steady northern winds and cold temperatures 
will produce wind chill values in the 10 to 20 degree range late 
tonight.

TXZ248>257-351-353-150815-
/O.EXP.KBRO.WC.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-210215T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210215T1800Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-
Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-
Coastal Kenedy-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, Sarita,
Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, 
Port Isabel, South Padre Island, Laguna Heights, Laguna Vista, 
and San Manuel
603 PM CST Sun Feb 14 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST MONDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Significant 
  icing occurring. The ice will result in difficult travel 
  conditions. Expect wind chills to range from 30 above zero to 
  10 above zero. Additional ice accumulations of up to one tenth 
  of an inch are expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Deep South Texas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Warning, now to 12 PM Monday. For 
  the Winter Storm Warning, until 12 PM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The dangerously cold wind chills will cause
  frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
the wind will create dangerously low wind chill values. Frost
bite can occur quickly and even hypothermia or death if
precautions are not taken.

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of ice are
occurring This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. The
latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

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, 3:59 PM CSTFreeze WarningBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more30 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.