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Rip Current Statement 29, NWS Brownsville, TX

October 5, 2024Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Oct 5, 2024, 10:39 AM CDT for Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas. It took effect at Oct 6, 2024, 6:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 5, 2024, 10:39 AM CDT (15:39 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 6, 2024, 6:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 11, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
6 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 15:41 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, 3.7 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 12:00Z on 2024-10-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 508 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 12:00Z on 2024-10-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -47 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
508 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-7 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
535 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-31 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

720 
WHUS44 KBRO 051539
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1039 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

TXZ451-454-455-061100-
/O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0029.241006T1100Z-241007T1100Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1039 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increasing northeasterly waves with longer
  periods will promote a higher rip current risk on Sunday.

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.

&&

$$
18 follow-up statements
085 
WHUS44 KBRO 051629 AAB
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1129 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

TXZ451-454-455-061100-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0011.241006T1700Z-241007T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0010.241005T2100Z-241006T1700Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0029.241006T1100Z-241007T1100Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1129 AM CDT Sat Oct 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 
  rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 4 PM CDT this 
  afternoon through Sunday morning. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, from Sunday morning through late Sunday night. For the 
  Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Sunday to 6 AM 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide tonight will be at 7:18 PM. High
  tide on Sunday will be at 9:23 PM.

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.

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.

&&

$$
331 
WHUS44 KBRO 060900
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
400 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

TXZ451-454-455-070000-
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0029.241006T1100Z-241008T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0011.241006T1700Z-241007T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0010.000000T0000Z-241006T1700Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
400 AM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT
TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
6 AM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 
  rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor 
  coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until noon CDT today. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the 
  Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 6 AM 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide tonight will be at 9:23 PM.

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.

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.

&&

$$
415 
WHUS44 KBRO 061956
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
256 PM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

TXZ451-454-455-071100-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-241007T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241008T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
256 PM CDT Sun Oct 6 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  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 6 AM CDT Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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. 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.

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.

&&

$$
393 
WHUS44 KBRO 070858
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
358 AM CDT Mon Oct 7 2024

TXZ451-454-455-080000-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0012.241007T2300Z-241008T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241009T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-241007T1100Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
358 AM CDT Mon Oct 7 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. 
  For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CDT early 
  this morning. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM 
  this evening to 6 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide tonight will be at 11:16 PM.

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.

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.

&&

$$
699 
WHUS44 KBRO 071350
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
850 AM CDT Mon Oct 7 2024

TXZ451-454-455-080000-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0012.241007T2300Z-241008T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241009T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
850 AM CDT Mon Oct 7 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...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 Tuesday evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM 
  CDT Tuesday.

* 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. 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.

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.

&&

$$
361 
WHUS44 KBRO 072110
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
410 PM CDT Mon Oct 7 2024

TXZ451-454-455-080515-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0012.241007T2300Z-241008T1100Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241009T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
410 PM CDT Mon Oct 7 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...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 Tuesday evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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. 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.

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.

&&

$$
241 
WHUS44 KBRO 080821
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
321 AM CDT Tue Oct 8 2024

TXZ451-454-455-082030-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0013.241009T0000Z-241009T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-241008T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241010T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
321 AM CDT Tue Oct 8 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal 
  flooding. 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 10 AM CDT 
  this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 7 AM CDT Wednesday.

* 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will be at 12:28 AM Wednesday.

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.

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.

&&

$$
875 
WHUS44 KBRO 081701
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1201 PM CDT Tue Oct 8 2024

TXZ451-454-455-090800-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0011.241008T1701Z-241009T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0013.241009T0000Z-241009T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241010T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1201 PM CDT Tue Oct 8 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding expected. 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 Wednesday 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 7 AM CDT Wednesday.

* 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will be at 12:28 AM Wednesday.

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.

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.

&&

$$
019 
WHUS44 KBRO 090019
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
719 PM CDT Tue Oct 8 2024

TXZ451-454-455-091215-
/O.EXP.KBRO.CF.S.0011.000000T0000Z-241009T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241009T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241010T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
719 PM CDT Tue Oct 8 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  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 AM 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. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will be at 12:28 AM Wednesday.

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.

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.

&&

$$
353 
WHUS44 KBRO 090712
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
212 AM CDT Wed Oct 9 2024

TXZ451-454-455-091515-
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241009T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241011T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
212 AM CDT Wed Oct 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  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 Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  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. 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.

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.

&&

$$
037 
WHUS44 KBRO 091445
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
945 AM CDT Wed Oct 9 2024

TXZ451-454-455-101000-
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241010T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241011T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
945 AM CDT Wed Oct 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  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 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  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. 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.

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.

&&

$$
227 
WHUS44 KBRO 092053
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
353 PM CDT Wed Oct 9 2024

TXZ451-454-455-101000-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241010T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241011T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
353 PM CDT Wed Oct 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  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 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  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. 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.

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.

&&

$$
008 
WHUS44 KBRO 100252
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
952 PM CDT Wed Oct 9 2024

TXZ451-454-455-101515-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241010T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241011T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
952 PM CDT Wed Oct 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  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 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  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. 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.

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 100752
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
252 AM CDT Thu Oct 10 2024

TXZ451-454-455-101600-
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241012T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241010T1500Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
252 AM CDT Thu Oct 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT 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. 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.

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.

&&

$$
555 
WHUS44 KBRO 101411
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
911 AM CDT Thu Oct 10 2024

TXZ451-454-455-102215-
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241011T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241012T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
911 AM CDT Thu Oct 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  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 Friday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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. 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.

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.

&&

$$
844 
WHUS44 KBRO 102056 
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
356 PM CDT Thu Oct 10 2024

TXZ451-454-455-110900-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241011T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241012T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
356 PM CDT Thu Oct 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  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 Friday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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. 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.

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 110826
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
326 AM CDT Fri Oct 11 2024

TXZ451-454-455-111630-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241011T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241012T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
326 AM CDT Fri Oct 11 2024

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

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  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 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. 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.

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.

&&

$$
622 
WHUS44 KBRO 111511
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1011 AM CDT Fri Oct 11 2024

TXZ451-454-455-120000-
/O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-241011T1500Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-241012T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1011 AM CDT Fri Oct 11 2024

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

* WHAT...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 Rip Current Risk, through 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 5, 10:16 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryBROCameron3 hr
Oct 5, 11:29 AM CDTCoastal Flood StatementBROCameron, Kenedy, Willacy25 hr
Oct 5, 11:29 AM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBROCameron, Kenedy, Willacy43 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.