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Rip Current Statement 51, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Dec 21, 2022, 11:57 PM CST for Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas. It took effect at Dec 22, 2022, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 21, 2022, 11:57 PM CST (05:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 22, 2022, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 25, 2022, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 3 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 05:55 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, 6.0 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 626 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 275 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 454 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
651 WHUS44 KBRO 220557 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1157 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022 TXZ451-454-455-230730- /O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0051.221223T0000Z-221224T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1157 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday 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. && $$
12 follow-up statements
988 WHUS44 KBRO 222254 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 454 PM CST Thu Dec 22 2022 TXZ451-454-455-231015- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.221222T2254Z-221223T1000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0051.221223T0000Z-221224T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 454 PM CST Thu Dec 22 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM CST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ TXZ355-231000- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.221223T0600Z-221223T1000Z/ Coastal Cameron- 454 PM CST Thu Dec 22 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Cameron County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM CST Friday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water may push south of South Bay, across portions of Highway 4, west of Boca Chica Village into Friday morning. 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. && $$
430 WHUS44 KBRO 230014 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 614 PM CST Thu Dec 22 2022 TXZ451-454-455-230815- /O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0010.221223T0600Z-221224T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-221223T1000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-221224T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 614 PM CST Thu Dec 22 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM CST Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ TXZ355-230815- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.221223T0600Z-221223T1000Z/ Coastal Cameron- 614 PM CST Thu Dec 22 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Cameron County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 AM CST Friday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water may push south of South Bay, across portions of Highway 4, west of Boca Chica Village into Friday morning. 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. && $$
934 WHUS44 KBRO 230355 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 955 PM CST Thu Dec 22 2022 TXZ451-454-455-231200- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-221223T1000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0010.221223T0600Z-221224T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-221224T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 955 PM CST Thu Dec 22 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 12 AM UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM CST Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 12 AM until 6 PM CST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ TXZ355-231000- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.221223T0600Z-221223T1000Z/ Coastal Cameron- 955 PM CST Thu Dec 22 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 12 AM UNTIL 4 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Cameron County. * WHEN...From 12 AM until 4 AM CST Friday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water may push south of South Bay, across portions of Highway 4, west of Boca Chica Village into Friday morning. 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. && $$
913 WHUS44 KBRO 230555 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1155 PM CST Thu Dec 22 2022 TXZ451-454-455-231100- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-221223T1000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0010.221223T0600Z-221224T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-221224T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1155 PM CST Thu Dec 22 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 9 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM CST Friday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 12 AM until 6 PM CST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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. && $$ TXZ355-231000- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.221223T0600Z-221223T1000Z/ Coastal Cameron- 1155 PM CST Thu Dec 22 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Cameron County. * WHEN...From 12 AM until 4 AM CST Friday. * 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. 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. && $$
084 WHUS44 KBRO 231013 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 413 AM CST Fri Dec 23 2022 TXZ451-454-455-231815- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-221223T1000Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-221224T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 413 AM CST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ TXZ355-231115- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-221223T1000Z/ Coastal Cameron- 413 AM CST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Flooding concerns have diminished as tides are headed toward diurnal lows. $$
891 WHUS44 KBRO 231344 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 744 AM CST Fri Dec 23 2022 TXZ451-454-455-240045- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.221223T1900Z-221224T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-221224T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-221224T1800Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 744 AM CST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 10 feet in the surf zone. 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 High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to midnight CST tonight. 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. 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. && $$
096 WHUS44 KBRO 232341 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 541 PM CST Fri Dec 23 2022 TXZ451-454-455-240745- /O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-221224T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-221225T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 541 PM CST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 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 3 AM CST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 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. && $$
184 WHUS44 KBRO 240420 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1020 PM CST Fri Dec 23 2022 TXZ451-454-455-241215- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T0900Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-221224T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-221225T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1020 PM CST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 AM CST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$
951 WHUS44 KBRO 240907 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 307 AM CST Sat Dec 24 2022 TXZ451-454-455-250000- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-221224T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-221226T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 307 AM CST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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. && $$
176 WHUS44 KBRO 241940 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 140 PM CST Sat Dec 24 2022 TXZ451-454-455-250400- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0028.221224T1940Z-221225T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-221226T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 140 PM CST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through late tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
435 WHUS44 KBRO 242201 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 401 PM CST Sat Dec 24 2022 TXZ451-454-455-251200- /O.CAN.KBRO.CF.S.0028.000000T0000Z-221225T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0016.221224T2201Z-221225T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-221226T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 401 PM CST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... * 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 6 AM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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. && $$ Mejia
466 WHUS44 KBRO 251204 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 604 AM CST Sun Dec 25 2022 TXZ451-454-455-260000- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-221225T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0051.000000T0000Z-221226T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 604 AM CST Sun Dec 25 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 1:32 AM CST | Wind Advisory | BRO | Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | 31 hr |
| Dec 22, 8:31 AM CST | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | BRO | 89 min | |
| Dec 22, 10:11 AM CST | Marine Dense Fog Advisory | BRO | 109 min | |
| Dec 22, 4:54 PM CST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BRO | Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | 11 hr |
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