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Rip Current Statement 38, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Sep 28, 2022, 3:43 AM CDT for Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas. It took effect at Sep 28, 2022, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 69 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 28, 2022, 3:43 AM CDT (08:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 28, 2022, 7:00 AM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 1, 2022, 3:41 AM CDT
- In force
- 69 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Brownsville, TX
Counties Cameron County, TX, Kenedy County, TX, Willacy County, TX
The radar
The Brownsville radar (KBRO), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Brownsville Intl, TX (KBRO), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 hours before the alert went out and 71 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
- 867 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 980 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 1 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -77 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -74 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
200 WHUS44 KBRO 280843 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 343 AM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022 TXZ451-454-455-282030- /O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0038.220928T1200Z-220930T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0010.220928T2200Z-220929T0300Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 343 AM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM CDT this morning through Thursday evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from this afternoon through 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. 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. && $$
9 follow-up statements
933 WHUS44 KBRO 282027 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 327 PM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022 TXZ451-454-455-290430- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-220930T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0010.220928T2200Z-220929T0300Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 327 PM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding of the beaches is expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning. For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment not stowed against or behind the dunes, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Coastal Flood Advisory may be needed late Thursday through Thursday night due to the the potential for sea water reaching or entering the dunes, especially on shallow beaches, as back swell from Hurricane Ian continues propagating toward the coast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ 52/BSG
122 WHUS44 KBRO 290357 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1057 PM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022 TXZ451-454-455-291200- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-220930T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1057 PM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * 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. && $$
083 WHUS44 KBRO 290824 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 324 AM CDT Thu Sep 29 2022 TXZ451-454-455-292030- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0004.220929T2200Z-220930T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-220930T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 324 AM CDT Thu Sep 29 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM CDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
871 WHUS44 KBRO 291522 CFWBRO URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1022 AM CDT Thu Sep 29 2022 TXZ451-454-455-300600- /O.UPG.KBRO.CF.Y.0004.220929T2200Z-220930T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.W.0001.220929T1522Z-220930T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-220930T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1022 AM CDT Thu Sep 29 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Water is running up to the dunes, especially along narrow beaches, even near low tide. Structural damage to buildings unprotected by seawalls may occur. Driving on beaches, even in vehicles equipped with four wheel drive, will be impossible. Severe beach erosion, with calving of dunes, is likely. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low tide at the South Padre Island Jetties will be at 11:35 AM. High tide will occur this evening at 8:57 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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. && $$
002 WHUS44 KBRO 300555 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1255 AM CDT Fri Sep 30 2022 TXZ451-454-455-301400- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220930T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0005.220930T0600Z-221001T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-221001T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1255 AM CDT Fri Sep 30 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Friday evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Tides for Friday a low at 12:25 PM. A high at 11:11 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
566 WHUS44 KBRO 301125 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 625 AM CDT Fri Sep 30 2022 TXZ451-454-455-301930- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-221001T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-221001T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 625 AM CDT Fri Sep 30 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides for Friday a low at 12:25 PM. A high at 11:11 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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. && $$
883 WHUS44 KBRO 301736 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1236 PM CDT Fri Sep 30 2022 TXZ451-454-455-010100- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-221001T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-221001T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1236 PM CDT Fri Sep 30 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide on South Padre Island will be at 11:11 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
663 WHUS44 KBRO 302035 AAA CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 335 PM CDT Fri Sep 30 2022 TXZ451-454-455-011200- /O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-221001T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-221001T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 335 PM CDT Fri Sep 30 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time period for coastal flooding at the local beaches will be a few hours before, and after, high tide at 11:11 PM Friday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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. && $$
923 WHUS44 KBRO 010841 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 341 AM CDT Sat Oct 1 2022 TXZ451-454-455-010945- /O.CAN.KBRO.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-221001T1200Z/ /O.CAN.KBRO.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-221001T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 341 AM CDT Sat Oct 1 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... Wave heights and swell periods have lowered sufficiently to lower the Rip Current risk to moderate and lower the threat for wave run-up. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 3:32 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | BRO | 54 hr | |
| Sep 28, 3:43 AM CDT | Coastal Flood Statement | BRO | Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | 18 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.