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Rip Current Statement 39, NWS Brownsville, TX

October 10, 2022Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Oct 10, 2022, 2:55 AM CDT for Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas. It took effect at Oct 10, 2022, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 61 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 10, 2022, 2:55 AM CDT (07:55 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 10, 2022, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 12, 2022, 8:00 PM CDT
In force
61 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 07:58 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

Brownsville Intl, TX (KBRO), launched 00:00Z, 7.9 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brownsville Intl, TX at 00:00Z on 2022-10-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 35 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, Brownsville Intl, TX at 00:00Z on 2022-10-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -25 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
35 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-7 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1378 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-25 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-4 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

216 
WHUS44 KBRO 100755
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
255 AM CDT Mon Oct 10 2022

TXZ451-454-455-101800-
/O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0039.221010T1200Z-221012T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0011.221010T1700Z-221011T0200Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
255 AM CDT Mon Oct 10 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT TODAY 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 Tuesday evening. For the Coastal Flood 
  Statement, from noon CDT today 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. 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.

&&

$$

58/Reese
8 follow-up statements
497 
WHUS44 KBRO 101750
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1250 PM CDT Mon Oct 10 2022

TXZ451-454-455-110200-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0011.000000T0000Z-221011T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-221012T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1250 PM CDT Mon Oct 10 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
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 Tuesday evening. For the Coastal Flood 
  Statement, from noon CDT today 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. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

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.

&&

$$
353 
WHUS44 KBRO 110202
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
902 PM CDT Mon Oct 10 2022

TXZ451-454-455-111415-
/O.EXP.KBRO.CF.S.0011.000000T0000Z-221011T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-221012T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
902 PM CDT Mon Oct 10 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM CDT this morning
  through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
586 
WHUS44 KBRO 110827
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
327 AM CDT Tue Oct 11 2022

TXZ451-454-455-111800-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0012.221011T1900Z-221012T0500Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-221012T1200Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
327 AM CDT Tue Oct 11 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  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, through Wednesday 
  morning. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 2 PM CDT 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. Rip currents can sweep even the
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential for minor coastal flooding
  will be highest near high tide at 6:42 PM.

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.

&&

$$
474 
WHUS44 KBRO 111746
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1246 PM CDT Tue Oct 11 2022

TXZ451-454-455-120500-
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-221012T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0012.221011T1900Z-221012T0500Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1246 PM CDT Tue Oct 11 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  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, through Wednesday 
  morning. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 2 PM CDT 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. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential for minor coastal flooding 
  will be highest near high tide at 6:42 PM.

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.

&&

$$
953 
WHUS44 KBRO 120555
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1255 AM CDT Wed Oct 12 2022

TXZ451-454-455-121200-
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-221012T1200Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1255 AM CDT Wed Oct 12 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. 
 
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through 7 AM this  
  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.

&&

$$
566 
WHUS44 KBRO 120905
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
405 AM CDT Wed Oct 12 2022

TXZ451-454-455-121800-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0013.221012T2100Z-221013T0500Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-221013T1200Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
405 AM CDT Wed Oct 12 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  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, through Thursday 
  morning. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 4 PM CDT 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential for minor coastal flooding
  will be highest near high tide at 8:17 PM.

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.

&&

$$
478 
WHUS44 KBRO 121907
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
207 PM CDT Wed Oct 12 2022

TXZ451-454-455-130315-
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-221013T0100Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0013.221012T2100Z-221013T0500Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
207 PM CDT Wed Oct 12 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  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, until 8 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, until midnight CDT 
  tonight.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential for minor coastal flooding
  will be highest near high tide at 8:17 PM.

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.

&&

$$
523 
WHUS44 KBRO 130100
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
800 PM CDT Wed Oct 12 2022

TXZ451-454-455-130500-
/O.EXP.KBRO.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-221013T0100Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0013.000000T0000Z-221013T0500Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
800 PM CDT Wed Oct 12 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until midnight CDT tonight.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 10, 2:55 AM CDTCoastal Flood StatementBROCameron, Kenedy, Willacy18 hr

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Sources

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