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Rip Current Statement 51, NWS Brownsville, TX

December 21, 2022Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brownsville Intl, TX at 00:00Z on 2022-12-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brownsville Intl, TX at 00:00Z on 2022-12-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 275 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
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

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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
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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 22, 1:32 AM CSTWind AdvisoryBROCameron, Kenedy, Willacy31 hr
Dec 22, 8:31 AM CSTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryBRO89 min
Dec 22, 10:11 AM CSTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryBRO109 min
Dec 22, 4:54 PM CSTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBROCameron, Kenedy, Willacy11 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.