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Rip Current Statement 46, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Nov 15, 2022, 4:19 AM CST for Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas. It was in force for 10 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 15, 2022, 4:19 AM CST (10:19 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 24, 2022, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 10 days
- 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 10:21 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, 10.3 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
- 423 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -165 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 910 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 57 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 57 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.3
The text
As transmitted.
426 WHUS44 KBRO 151019 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 419 AM CST Tue Nov 15 2022 TXZ451-454-455-160015- /O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0046.221115T1019Z-221117T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 419 AM CST Tue Nov 15 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. && $$
31 follow-up statements
991 WHUS44 KBRO 152130 AAA CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 330 PM CST Tue Nov 15 2022 TXZ451-454-455-170000- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221117T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 330 PM CST Tue Nov 15 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
825 WHUS44 KBRO 160931 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 331 AM CST Wed Nov 16 2022 TXZ451-454-455-161815- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221118T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 331 AM CST Wed Nov 16 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * 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. && $$
007 WHUS44 KBRO 161505 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 905 AM CST Wed Nov 16 2022 TXZ451-454-455-162315- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221118T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 905 AM CST Wed Nov 16 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
475 WHUS44 KBRO 162131 AAA CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 331 PM CST Wed Nov 16 2022 TXZ451-454-455-171200- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221118T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 331 PM CST Wed Nov 16 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * 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. && $$
301 WHUS44 KBRO 170932 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 332 AM CST Thu Nov 17 2022 TXZ451-454-455-171815- /O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0006.221117T1500Z-221118T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221119T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 332 AM CST Thu Nov 17 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
905 WHUS44 KBRO 171424 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 824 AM CST Thu Nov 17 2022 TXZ451-454-455-180600- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221119T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0006.221117T1500Z-221118T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 824 AM CST Thu Nov 17 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * 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. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$
717 WHUS44 KBRO 180421 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1021 PM CST Thu Nov 17 2022 TXZ451-454-455-181200- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0020.221118T0421Z-221118T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221119T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1021 PM CST Thu Nov 17 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 6 AM CST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MB
379 WHUS44 KBRO 181019 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 419 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022 TXZ451-454-455-181830- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221120T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0020.000000T0000Z-221118T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 419 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated 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 Statement, until 6 AM CST early this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * 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. && $$
993 WHUS44 KBRO 181032 AAA CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 432 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022 TXZ451-454-455-181845- /O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.221118T1032Z-221119T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221120T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0020.000000T0000Z-221118T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 432 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 6 AM CST early this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
150 WHUS44 KBRO 181204 AAB CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 604 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022 TXZ451-454-455-190000- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.S.0020.000000T0000Z-221118T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221120T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 604 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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. 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. && $$
567 WHUS44 KBRO 181347 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 747 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022 TXZ451-454-455-190700- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0021.221119T0000Z-221119T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221120T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221119T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 747 AM CST Fri Nov 18 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 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 expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 6 PM CST this evening through late 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. 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 at the south Padre Island Jetties will be at 11:39 PM. 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. && $$
998 WHUS44 KBRO 181808 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1208 PM CST Fri Nov 18 2022 TXZ451-454-455-190800- /O.CAN.KBRO.CF.S.0021.221119T0000Z-221119T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.221118T1808Z-221119T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221119T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221120T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1208 PM CST Fri Nov 18 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 7 feet in the surf zone. 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 6 AM CST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. 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. && $$
012 WHUS44 KBRO 182246 AAA CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 446 PM CST Fri Nov 18 2022 TXZ451-454-455-191200- /O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221119T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221119T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221120T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 446 PM CST Fri Nov 18 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. 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. && $$
203 WHUS44 KBRO 190901 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 301 AM CST Sat Nov 19 2022 TXZ451-454-455-192215- /O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221121T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221121T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221121T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 301 AM CST Sat Nov 19 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through any flooded roadways. Swimming and entering the surf for any reason should be avoided, with life-threatening surf conditions expected. && $$
991 WHUS44 KBRO 192212 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 412 PM CST Sat Nov 19 2022 TXZ451-454-455-201200- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221121T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221121T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221121T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 412 PM CST Sat Nov 19 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous life threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...For the coastal flooding: Nuisance flooding is occurring and will continue, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach and even they may be at risk from stalling. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3 where beaches are narrow. Beach erosion is underway and will worsen with the continued pounding surf. Life-threatening swimming and surfing conditions will continue. Rip currents and the rough surf will be deadly for swimmers who venture in beyond waist deep. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Activity on the beach and in the water must be avoided to ensure life safety and avoid catastrophic consequences. && $$ 52/BSG
135 WHUS44 KBRO 200923 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 323 AM CST Sun Nov 20 2022 TXZ451-454-455-210000- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221122T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221121T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221121T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 323 AM CST Sun Nov 20 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 13 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. 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. && $$
380 WHUS44 KBRO 201958 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 158 PM CST Sun Nov 20 2022 TXZ451-454-455-210045- /O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221122T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221121T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221122T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 158 PM CST Sun Nov 20 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. 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 6 PM CST this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. 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. && $$
472 WHUS44 KBRO 202316 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 516 PM CST Sun Nov 20 2022 TXZ451-454-455-211215- /O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221121T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221122T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221122T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 516 PM CST Sun Nov 20 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. 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 6 AM CST Monday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island and potentially across portions of Highway 4 west of Boca Chica Village. 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through any flooded roadways. Swimming and entering the surf for any reason should be avoided, with life-threatening surf conditions expected. && $$
715 WHUS44 KBRO 210930 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 330 AM CST Mon Nov 21 2022 TXZ451-454-455-211800- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221123T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221121T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221122T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 330 AM CST Mon Nov 21 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. 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 6 AM CST early this morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. 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. && $$
852 WHUS44 KBRO 211202 AAA CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 602 AM CST Mon Nov 21 2022 TXZ451-454-455-220000- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221121T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221122T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221123T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 602 AM CST Mon Nov 21 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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. 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. && $$
046 WHUS44 KBRO 211626 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1026 AM CST Mon Nov 21 2022 TXZ451-454-455-220030- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0022.221121T1626Z-221123T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221122T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221123T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1026 AM CST Mon Nov 21 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
342 WHUS44 KBRO 212055 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 255 PM CST Mon Nov 21 2022 TXZ451-454-455-220600- /O.CAN.KBRO.CF.S.0022.000000T0000Z-221123T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0008.221121T2055Z-221122T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221122T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221123T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 255 PM CST Mon Nov 21 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. 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 midnight CST tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until noon CST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. * 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. 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 at the SPI Jetties occurs at 8:34 PM and a high tide occurs at 10:46 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. 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. && $$
584 WHUS44 KBRO 220542 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1142 PM CST Mon Nov 21 2022 TXZ451-454-455-221815- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-221122T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0023.221122T0600Z-221122T1100Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221122T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221123T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1142 PM CST Mon Nov 21 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CST TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. 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 Surf Advisory, until noon CST Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 5 AM CST Tuesday. * 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. 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. && $$
541 WHUS44 KBRO 220930 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 330 AM CST Tue Nov 22 2022 TXZ451-454-455-221830- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221124T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221122T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0023.000000T0000Z-221122T1100Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 330 AM CST Tue Nov 22 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon CST today. For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 5 AM CST early this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. 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. && $$
836 WHUS44 KBRO 221427 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 827 AM CST Tue Nov 22 2022 TXZ451-454-455-222230- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0024.221122T1427Z-221124T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221123T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221124T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 827 AM CST Tue Nov 22 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Wednesday afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
727 WHUS44 KBRO 221727 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1127 AM CST Tue Nov 22 2022 TXZ451-454-455-230600- /O.CAN.KBRO.CF.S.0024.000000T0000Z-221124T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0009.221122T1727Z-221124T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221123T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221124T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1127 AM CST Tue Nov 22 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone. 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 9 PM CST Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday afternoon. * 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. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. 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. && $$
275 WHUS44 KBRO 230601 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1201 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022 TXZ451-454-455-231400- /O.EXP.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221123T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-221124T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221124T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1201 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * 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 9 PM CST Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island mainly during the high tide cycle Wednesday afternoon and evening. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, may be unable to be driven on the beach during this time. 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...Late Tuesday evening, water levels had receded a bit, leaving parts of the beach uncovered by water for the first time since early Saturday. However, high seas and a 8 to 10 second swell period from the east is expected to continue into early Wednesday, and the potential exists for water to reach the dunes by high tide which occurs just after 5 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. && $$ 52/BSG
311 WHUS44 KBRO 230837 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 237 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022 TXZ451-454-455-240315- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221125T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-221124T0300Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 237 AM CST Wed Nov 23 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * 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 9 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday afternoon. * 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. && $$
180 WHUS44 KBRO 240311 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 911 PM CST Wed Nov 23 2022 TXZ451-454-455-241500- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-221124T0300Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221125T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 911 PM CST Wed Nov 23 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
290 WHUS44 KBRO 241212 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 612 AM CST Thu Nov 24 2022 TXZ451-454-455-250000- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221125T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 612 AM CST Thu Nov 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST 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. && $$
622 WHUS44 KBRO 241344 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 744 AM CST Thu Nov 24 2022 TXZ451-454-455-250015- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0010.221124T2000Z-221125T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0046.000000T0000Z-221125T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 744 AM CST Thu Nov 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide is at 6:20 PM this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
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