Rip Current Statement 12, NWS Brownsville, TX

Issued

Mar 18, 2024, 2:57 AM CDT (07:57 UTC)

In effect from

Mar 18, 2024, 7:00 AM CDT

Expired

Mar 19, 2024, 7:00 AM CDT

In force

24 hr

Issued by

NWS Brownsville, TX

Counties Cameron County, TX, Kenedy County, TX, Willacy County, TX

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194 
WHUS44 KBRO 180757
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
257 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

TXZ451-454-455-190600-
/O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0003.240318T1500Z-240319T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0012.240318T1200Z-240319T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0002.240318T1500Z-240319T0600Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
257 AM CDT Mon Mar 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING TO 7 
AM CDT TUESDAY... 
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING 
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. 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, from 7 AM CDT this 
  morning through Tuesday morning. For the High Surf Advisory, 
  from 10 AM this morning to 7 AM CDT Tuesday. For the Coastal 
  Flood Statement, from 10 AM CDT this morning 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...High tide is at 3:36 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.

&&

$$

465 
WHUS44 KBRO 190551
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1251 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

TXZ451-454-455-191200-
/O.EXP.KBRO.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240319T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240319T1200Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1251 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* 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 are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this 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.

&&

$$

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