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Rip Current Statement 36, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Dec 13, 2023, 3:08 AM CST for Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas. It took effect at Dec 13, 2023, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 13, 2023, 3:08 AM CST (09:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 13, 2023, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 17, 2023, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 5 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 09:11 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, 9.1 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
- 7 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -7 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 870 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 83 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 177 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
878 WHUS44 KBRO 130908 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 308 AM CST Wed Dec 13 2023 TXZ451-454-455-131800- /O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0036.231213T1200Z-231215T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 308 AM CST Wed Dec 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * 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. 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. && $$
16 follow-up statements
192 WHUS44 KBRO 131756 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1156 AM CST Wed Dec 13 2023 TXZ451-454-455-141200- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231215T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1156 AM CST Wed Dec 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rough and building surf driven by increasing easterly swell will maintain high intensity rip currents through at least Thursday afternoon. Persistence of the swell and dangerous surf will likely maintain high intensity rip currents past Thursday, and this statement will likely be extended into Friday. High surf advisories may be added to this information later today or tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline, then swim back to shore once out of the current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Update...52/BSG
926 WHUS44 KBRO 132050 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 250 PM CST Wed Dec 13 2023 TXZ451-454-455-140600- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0028.231214T0000Z-231214T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231216T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 250 PM CST Wed Dec 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected this evening with water nearing the dune line at narrow beaches. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 6 PM this evening to midnight CST tonight. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves in these areas. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide along the Isla Blanca jetty on South Padre Island is at 729 PM. Continued easterly swell will push water toward the dunes at narrow beaches for a few hours after before receding overnight. Water is expected to reach into the dunes in some spots at high tide Thursday evening, and Coastal Flood Advisories are likely then. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline, then swim back to shore once out of the current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. Owners of beach equipment should stow the equipment or move behind the dune line to be safe. Drivers are recommended to not attempt driving the public access points tonight. && $$ 52/BSG
400 WHUS44 KBRO 140556 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1156 PM CST Wed Dec 13 2023 TXZ451-454-455-141400- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.S.0028.000000T0000Z-231214T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231216T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1156 PM CST Wed Dec 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
325 WHUS44 KBRO 140928 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 328 AM CST Thu Dec 14 2023 TXZ451-454-455-141800- /O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0009.231214T0928Z-231216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231216T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 328 AM CST Thu Dec 14 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * 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 Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * 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. && $$
109 WHUS44 KBRO 141043 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 443 AM CST Thu Dec 14 2023 TXZ451-454-455-141800- /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-231216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231216T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 443 AM CST Thu Dec 14 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
718 WHUS44 KBRO 141758 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1158 AM CST Thu Dec 14 2023 TXZ451-454-455-150400- /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-231216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231216T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1158 AM CST Thu Dec 14 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * 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. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...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 and dangerous surf will likely continue through at least Saturday, with the Rip Current Statement and High Surf Advisory likely to be extended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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, then once escaping the current, swim steadily back to shore. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Update...52/BSG
809 WHUS44 KBRO 142117 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 317 PM CST Thu Dec 14 2023 TXZ451-454-455-150815- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0016.231215T0000Z-231215T0800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-231216T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231216T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 317 PM CST Thu Dec 14 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CST FRIDAY... * 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. 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 6 PM CST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 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. 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. && $$
487 WHUS44 KBRO 150807 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 207 AM CST Fri Dec 15 2023 TXZ451-454-455-160000- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-231215T0800Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231216T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-231216T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 207 AM CST Fri Dec 15 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet 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. && $$
927 WHUS44 KBRO 151928 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 128 PM CST Fri Dec 15 2023 TXZ451-454-455-161200- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0017.231216T0000Z-231216T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-231216T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231216T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 128 PM CST Fri Dec 15 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * 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. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected, especially around high tide tonight. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Saturday. * 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...High tide occurs agt 9:25 PM tonight. 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. && $$
536 WHUS44 KBRO 152113 AAA CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 313 PM CST Fri Dec 15 2023 TXZ451-454-455-161100- /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-231216T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0017.231216T0000Z-231216T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231216T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 313 PM CST Fri Dec 15 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SATURDAY... * 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. 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 6 AM CST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Saturday. * 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. && $$
112 WHUS44 KBRO 160902 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 302 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 TXZ451-454-455-161215- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231217T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-231216T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-231216T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 302 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * 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. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this 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. && $$
720 WHUS44 KBRO 161207 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 607 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 TXZ451-454-455-162015- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-231216T1200Z/ /O.EXP.KBRO.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-231216T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231217T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 607 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...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 late tonight. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning. * 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. && $$
302 WHUS44 KBRO 162040 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 240 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 TXZ451-454-455-171200- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0029.231217T0000Z-231217T0800Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231217T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 240 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM CST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 6 PM this evening to 2 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
249 WHUS44 KBRO 170754 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 154 AM CST Sun Dec 17 2023 TXZ451-454-455-171600- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.S.0029.000000T0000Z-231217T0800Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231218T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 154 AM CST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 2 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * 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. && $$
365 WHUS44 KBRO 171542 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 942 AM CST Sun Dec 17 2023 TXZ451-454-455-180000- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231218T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 942 AM CST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
427 WHUS44 KBRO 172356 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 556 PM CST Sun Dec 17 2023 TXZ451-454-455-180100- /O.EXP.KBRO.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-231218T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 556 PM CST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... Conditions continue to improve and Rip Current Risk will drop to moderate levels. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 3:07 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | BRO | 4 days | |
| Dec 13, 2:50 PM CST | Coastal Flood Statement | BRO | Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | 9 hr |
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Sources
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