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Rip Current Statement 27, NWS Brownsville, TX

September 6, 2024Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Sep 6, 2024, 3:22 AM CDT for Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas. It took effect at Sep 6, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 6, 2024, 3:22 AM CDT (08:22 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 6, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Sep 11, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT
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 08:21 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The nearest sounding before it

Brownsville Intl, TX (KBRO), launched 00:00Z, 8.4 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 2024-09-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 909 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 2024-09-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -2 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
909 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-9 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
708 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
9 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
22 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

454 
WHUS44 KBRO 060822
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
322 AM CDT Fri Sep 6 2024

TXZ451-454-455-070945-
/O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0027.240907T0000Z-240908T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
322 AM CDT Fri Sep 6 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From this evening through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
146 
WHUS44 KBRO 070813
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
313 AM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024

TXZ451-454-455-080900-
/O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.240907T0813Z-240909T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
313 AM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY 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 7 PM CDT Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
752 
WHUS44 KBRO 071259
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
759 AM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024

TXZ451-454-455-080600-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0005.240907T1900Z-240908T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240909T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
759 AM CDT Sat Sep 7 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* 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 Advisory, 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 Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT 
  Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
144 
WHUS44 KBRO 080832
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
332 AM CDT Sun Sep 8 2024

TXZ451-454-455-081800-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0006.240909T0000Z-240909T0500Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240910T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240910T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
332 AM CDT Sun Sep 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT CDT 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. 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 Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the 
  Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 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.

&&

$$
959 
WHUS44 KBRO 081339
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
839 AM CDT Sun Sep 8 2024

TXZ451-454-455-090700-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.240908T1339Z-240908T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0006.240909T0000Z-240909T1700Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240910T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240910T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
839 AM CDT Sun Sep 8 2024

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

* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal 
  flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  5 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon CDT 
  today. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the 
  second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to noon 
  CDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
336 
WHUS44 KBRO 081654
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1154 AM CDT Sun Sep 8 2024

TXZ451-454-455-090100-
/O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240908T1700Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240910T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0006.240909T0000Z-240909T1700Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240910T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1154 AM CDT Sun Sep 8 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO NOON CDT MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON CDT TODAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 10 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 Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the 
  Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to noon CDT 
  Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
945 
WHUS44 KBRO 090716
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
216 AM CDT Mon Sep 9 2024

TXZ451-454-455-100000-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240909T1700Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240910T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240910T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
216 AM CDT Mon Sep 9 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding is
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
  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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon CDT today. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through 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.

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.

&&

$$

ATE
674 
WHUS44 KBRO 090810
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
310 AM CDT Mon Sep 9 2024

TXZ451-454-455-101200-
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240911T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240911T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240911T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
310 AM CDT Mon Sep 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding is
  expected. 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, 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 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.

&&

$$

ATE
907 
WHUS44 KBRO 100855
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
355 AM CDT Tue Sep 10 2024

TXZ451-454-455-110000-
/O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240912T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240912T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240911T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
355 AM CDT Tue Sep 10 2024

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to
  10 feet in the surf zone are expected. For the High Rip Current
  Risk, dangerous rip currents are expected. For the Coastal 
  Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding is possible.

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

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

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.

&&

$$

ATE
556 
WHUS44 KBRO 102215
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
515 PM CDT Tue Sep 10 2024

TXZ451-454-455-111200-
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240911T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240912T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240912T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
515 PM CDT Tue Sep 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...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 11 
  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 10 AM CDT 
  Wednesday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT 
  Wednesday. 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...For the coastal flood Advisory, highest
  water is expected 3 hours either side of high tide which occurs
  at 2:07 AM early Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
821 
WHUS44 KBRO 110824
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
324 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

TXZ451-454-455-120000-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240911T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240912T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240912T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
324 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this
  morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 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.

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.

&&

$$
824 
WHUS44 KBRO 111504
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1004 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

TXZ451-454-455-120200-
/O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240911T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0004.240911T1504Z-240912T0200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240912T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-240912T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1004 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
  flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up 
  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, until 9 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 7 PM CDT 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.

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 6, 10:01 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryBRO3 days

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Rip Current Statements in Texas, 2024Every rip current statement in 2024

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.