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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Brownsville, TX

March 13, 2023Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Mar 13, 2023, 2:52 AM CDT for Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas. It was in force for 8 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2023, 2:52 AM CDT (07:52 UTC)
Expired
Mar 20, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
8 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 07:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Brownsville Intl, TX (KBRO), launched 00:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 71 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brownsville Intl, TX at 00:00Z on 2023-03-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 322 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brownsville Intl, TX at 00:00Z on 2023-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -125 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
322 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-382 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
2465 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-125 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-28 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

250 
WHUS44 KBRO 130752
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
252 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2023

TXZ451-454-455-141100-
/O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0013.230313T0752Z-230315T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
252 AM CDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
18 follow-up statements
891 
WHUS44 KBRO 140834
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
334 AM CDT Tue Mar 14 2023

TXZ451-454-455-151200-
/O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.230314T1800Z-230315T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
334 AM CDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM
CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 
  feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon 
  to 7 AM CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
557 
WHUS44 KBRO 141336
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
836 AM CDT Tue Mar 14 2023

TXZ451-454-455-142145-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0006.230314T1336Z-230315T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.230314T1800Z-230315T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
836 AM CDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through this evening. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. For 
  the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT 
  Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
253 
WHUS44 KBRO 150203
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
903 PM CDT Tue Mar 14 2023

TXZ451-454-455-151015-
/O.EXP.KBRO.CF.S.0006.000000T0000Z-230315T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230315T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
903 PM CDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  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 High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Wednesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
444 
WHUS44 KBRO 150735
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
235 AM CDT Wed Mar 15 2023

TXZ451-454-455-151800-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0007.230315T1500Z-230316T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230317T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230317T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
235 AM CDT Wed Mar 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  7 feet expected 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 7 PM CDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening. For 
  the Coastal Flood Statement, from 10 AM CDT this morning 
  through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow 
  beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could 
  be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may 
  experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also 
  occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State 
  Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. 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.

&&

$$
085 
WHUS44 KBRO 151749
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1249 PM CDT Wed Mar 15 2023

TXZ451-454-455-160500-
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230317T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230316T0100Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230317T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1249 PM CDT Wed Mar 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, water
  running up on the beaches and isolated minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening. For 
  the Coastal Flood Statement, from 10 AM CDT this morning 
  through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow 
  beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could 
  be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may 
  experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also 
  occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State 
  Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. 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 Brazos Santiago today at 3 
  PM. High tide Thursday at 357 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.

&&

$$
272 
WHUS44 KBRO 160103
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
803 PM CDT Wed Mar 15 2023

TXZ451-454-455-161515-
/O.EXP.KBRO.CF.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230316T0100Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230317T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230317T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
803 PM CDT Wed Mar 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 6 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 7 PM CDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
750 
WHUS44 KBRO 160816
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
316 AM CDT Thu Mar 16 2023

TXZ451-454-455-170100-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0008.230316T1700Z-230317T0100Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
316 AM CDT Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT TODAY THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  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 7 PM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. For the 
  Coastal Flood Statement, from noon CDT today through this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow 
  beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could 
  be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may 
  experience higher water levels. 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.

&&

$$
252 
WHUS44 KBRO 162236
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
536 PM CDT Thu Mar 16 2023

TXZ451-454-455-170215-
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0008.000000T0000Z-230317T0100Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
536 PM CDT Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 10 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 7 PM CDT Friday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Statement, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow
  beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be
  moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may
  experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also
  occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State
  Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. 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.

&&

$$
986 
WHUS44 KBRO 170054
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
754 PM CDT Thu Mar 16 2023

TXZ451-454-455-171415-
/O.EXP.KBRO.CF.S.0008.000000T0000Z-230317T0100Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
754 PM CDT Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  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 High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
621 
WHUS44 KBRO 170725
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
225 AM CDT Fri Mar 17 2023

TXZ451-454-455-171530-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0009.230317T1700Z-230318T0500Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230319T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230319T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
225 AM CDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT TODAY THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

* 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. 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 7 PM CDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For 
  the Coastal Flood Statement, from noon CDT today through this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow
  beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be
  moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may
  experience higher water levels. 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.

&&

$$
807 
WHUS44 KBRO 171530
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1030 AM CDT Fri Mar 17 2023

TXZ451-454-455-172330-
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230319T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230319T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0009.230317T1700Z-230318T0500Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1030 AM CDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...

* 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 7 PM CDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For 
  the Coastal Flood Statement, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow 
  beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could 
  be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may 
  experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also 
  occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State 
  Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. 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.

&&

$$
536 
WHUS44 KBRO 171654
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1154 AM CDT Fri Mar 17 2023

TXZ451-454-455-180500-
/O.CAN.KBRO.CF.S.0009.230317T1700Z-230318T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0002.230317T1700Z-230318T0500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230319T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230319T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1154 AM CDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

* 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 Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until midnight CDT tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
290 
WHUS44 KBRO 180834
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
334 AM CDT Sat Mar 18 2023

TXZ451-454-455-181645-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0010.230318T1800Z-230319T0500Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230320T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230320T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
334 AM CDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* 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. 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 7 PM CDT Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the 
  Coastal Flood Statement, from 1 PM CDT this afternoon through 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow 
  beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could 
  be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may 
  experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also 
  occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State 
  Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. 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.

&&

$$
018 
WHUS44 KBRO 181450
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
950 AM CDT Sat Mar 18 2023

TXZ451-454-455-190500-
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230320T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230320T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0010.230318T1800Z-230319T0500Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
950 AM CDT Sat Mar 18 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* 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 7 PM CDT Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the 
  Coastal Flood Statement, from 1 PM CDT this afternoon through 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow 
  beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could 
  be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may 
  experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also 
  occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State 
  Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. 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.

&&

$$
775 
WHUS44 KBRO 190757
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
257 AM CDT Sun Mar 19 2023

TXZ451-454-455-191600-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230320T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230321T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
257 AM CDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* 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 1 AM CDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
582 
WHUS44 KBRO 191804
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
104 PM CDT Sun Mar 19 2023

TXZ451-454-455-200600-
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230320T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230321T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
104 PM CDT Sun Mar 19 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* 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 1 AM CDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
666 
WHUS44 KBRO 200806
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
306 AM CDT Mon Mar 20 2023

TXZ451-454-455-210000-
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230321T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
306 AM CDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
791 
WHUS44 KBRO 210029
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
729 PM CDT Mon Mar 20 2023

TXZ451-454-455-211100-
/O.EXP.KBRO.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230321T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0014.230321T0029Z-230322T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
729 PM CDT Mon Mar 20 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

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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.