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Rip Current Statement 29, NWS Brownsville, TX
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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 10:16 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | BRO | Cameron | 3 hr |
| Oct 5, 11:29 AM CDT | Coastal Flood Statement | BRO | Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | 25 hr |
| Oct 5, 11:29 AM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | BRO | Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | 43 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.