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Rip Current Statement 25, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Aug 21, 2023, 2:34 AM CDT for Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas. It took effect at Aug 21, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 42 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 21, 2023, 2:34 AM CDT (07:34 UTC)
- In effect from
- Aug 21, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Aug 23, 2023, 1:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 42 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Brownsville, TX
Counties Cameron County, TX, Kenedy County, TX, Willacy County, TX
The radar
The Brownsville radar (KBRO), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:34 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, 7.6 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
- 2173 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -26 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1175 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 18 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 21 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -11 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.8
The text
As transmitted.
006 WHUS44 KBRO 210734 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 234 AM CDT Mon Aug 21 2023 TXZ451-454-455-211800- /O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.230822T0000Z-230823T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0025.230822T0000Z-230823T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 234 AM CDT Mon Aug 21 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening through Tuesday 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. && $$
7 follow-up statements
020 WHUS44 KBRO 211541 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1041 AM CDT Mon Aug 21 2023 TXZ451-454-455-212345- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.230822T0000Z-230823T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.230822T0000Z-230823T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0025.230822T0000Z-230823T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1041 AM CDT Mon Aug 21 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding of 2 to 3 ft MHWW expected, especially around high tide, which occurs at 5:38am Tuesday. 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 expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday 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 beach erosion is expected, mainly on Padre Island National Seashore. 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...An approaching tropical wave, which is forecast to become a tropical cyclone, will produce hazardous beach conditions. 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. && $$ 53
273 WHUS44 KBRO 212251 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 551 PM CDT Mon Aug 21 2023 TXZ451-454-455-220700- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.230822T0000Z-230823T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.230822T0000Z-230823T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0025.230822T0000Z-230823T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 551 PM CDT Mon Aug 21 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding of 2 to 3 ft MHHW expected, especially around high tide, which occurs at 5:38am Tuesday. 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 expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 PM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday 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 beach erosion is expected, mainly on Padre Island National Seashore. 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...Tropical Depression Nine, which is forecast to become a tropical storm, will produce hazardous beach conditions as it approaches and makes landfall on the Lower Texas coast. 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. 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. && $$ 53
461 WHUS44 KBRO 220650 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 150 AM CDT Tue Aug 22 2023 TXZ451-454-455-221500- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230824T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230823T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230823T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 150 AM CDT Tue Aug 22 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 8 feet 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT 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. 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...Tropical Storm Harold will produce hazardous beach conditions as it approaches and makes landfall on the Lower Texas coast. 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. && $$
516 WHUS44 KBRO 220943 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 443 AM CDT Tue Aug 22 2023 TXZ451-454-455-230000- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230823T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230823T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230824T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 443 AM CDT Tue Aug 22 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 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 7 PM CDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 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. 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...Tropical Storm Harold will produce hazardous beach conditions as it approaches and makes landfall on the Lower Texas coast. High tide occurs at 5:38 AM this 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. 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. && $$
987 WHUS44 KBRO 230007 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 707 PM CDT Tue Aug 22 2023 TXZ451-454-455-230815- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230823T0000Z/ /O.EXP.KBRO.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230823T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230824T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 707 PM CDT Tue Aug 22 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large long period swells which originated from Tropical Storm Harold will continue to affect the coastline through Wednesday. However, these swells will slowly decay through Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MB
223 WHUS44 KBRO 230912 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 412 AM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023 TXZ451-454-455-231800- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230823T1800Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 412 AM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large long period swells which originated from Tropical Storm Harold will continue to affect the coastline through this morning. Swells were steadily falling, and ocean waves had fallen below 5 feet with swell period at 6 to 7 seconds and the buoy 200 miles east of South Padre Island as of 4 AM. Swells will continue to subside this morning, and the rip current intensity will decrease as well. Still, even moderate risk levels can be dangerous for unaware swimmers. 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. && $$ 52/BSG
658 WHUS44 KBRO 231802 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 102 PM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023 TXZ451-454-455-231915- /O.EXP.KBRO.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-230823T1800Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 102 PM CDT Wed Aug 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... The rip current risk has been allowed to expire due to lowering swells and seas. Continue to use caution at area beaches as there remains a moderate risk of rip currents. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2:34 AM CDT | High Surf Advisory | BRO | Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | 40 hr |
| Aug 21, 9:58 AM CDT | Tropical Storm Warning | BRO | Brooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Kenedy, Willacy | 30 hr |
| Aug 21, 10:41 AM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | BRO | Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | 32 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.