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Rip Current Statement 34, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Nov 29, 2023, 1:33 PM CST for Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas. It took effect at Nov 29, 2023, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 48 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 29, 2023, 1:33 PM CST (19:33 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 29, 2023, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Dec 1, 2023, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 48 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 19:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Brownsville Intl, TX (KBRO), launched 12:00Z, 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 778 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 109 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 234 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
835 WHUS44 KBRO 291933 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 133 PM CST Wed Nov 29 2023 TXZ451-454-455-300345- /O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0034.231130T0000Z-231201T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 133 PM CST Wed Nov 29 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST this evening through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous south-to-north longshore currents developing as well, especially on Thursday. 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. && $$ 53
8 follow-up statements
696 WHUS44 KBRO 300333 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 933 PM CST Wed Nov 29 2023 TXZ451-454-455-301200- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231201T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 933 PM CST Wed Nov 29 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous south-to-north longshore currents developing on Thursday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
989 WHUS44 KBRO 300930 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 330 AM CST Thu Nov 30 2023 TXZ451-454-455-301730- /O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.231130T1200Z-231201T0000Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231201T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 330 AM CST Thu Nov 30 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this 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. && $$
972 WHUS44 KBRO 301646 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1046 AM CST Thu Nov 30 2023 TXZ451-454-455-010000- /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-231201T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231201T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1046 AM CST Thu Nov 30 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
778 WHUS44 KBRO 302146 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 346 PM CST Thu Nov 30 2023 TXZ451-454-455-010700- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0027.231130T2146Z-231201T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-231201T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231201T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 346 PM CST Thu Nov 30 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 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 Coastal Flood Statement, through late tonight. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Coastal Flood Advisory may be needed if beach run up continues to increase toward high tide at 9:31 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. && $$
308 WHUS44 KBRO 010003 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 603 PM CST Thu Nov 30 2023 TXZ451-454-455-010815- /O.EXP.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-231201T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0027.000000T0000Z-231201T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231201T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 603 PM CST Thu Nov 30 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A Coastal Flood Advisory may be needed if beach run up continues to increase toward high tide at 9:31 PM. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
574 WHUS44 KBRO 010357 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 957 PM CST Thu Nov 30 2023 TXZ451-454-455-011200- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0027.000000T0000Z-231201T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231201T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 957 PM CST Thu Nov 30 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST FRIDAY... * 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...Until 6 AM CST Friday. * 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. && $$
212 WHUS44 KBRO 010939 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 339 AM CST Fri Dec 1 2023 TXZ451-454-455-020000- /O.CAN.KBRO.CF.S.0027.000000T0000Z-231201T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231202T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 339 AM CST Fri Dec 1 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
737 WHUS44 KBRO 020008 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 608 PM CST Fri Dec 1 2023 TXZ451-454-455-020115- /O.EXP.KBRO.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231202T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 608 PM CST Fri Dec 1 2023 ...HIGH RIP AND LONGSHORE CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... Slowly receding waves and swell have allowed high intensity mainly south to north longshore currents to drop back to moderate intensity values. Moderate intensity longshore currents can still create dangerous conditions by moving any evening swimmers quickly up the beach. Swimming is not recommended until conditions improve later tonight into Saturday. $$ 52/BSG
The office that day
Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 3:11 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | BRO | 55 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.