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Rip Current Statement 30, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Oct 16, 2024, 3:50 AM CDT for Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas. It took effect at Oct 16, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 16, 2024, 3:50 AM CDT (08:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 16, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Oct 22, 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 08:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Brownsville Intl, TX (KBRO), launched 00:00Z, 8.8 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2335 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 29 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 43 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
281 WHUS44 KBRO 160850 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 350 AM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024 TXZ451-454-455-161700- /O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0030.241017T0000Z-241018T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 350 AM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Thursday 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. && $$
21 follow-up statements
535 WHUS44 KBRO 161438 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 938 AM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024 TXZ451-454-455-162245- /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.241017T0000Z-241018T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 938 AM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
304 WHUS44 KBRO 161938 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 238 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024 TXZ451-454-455-170345- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.241016T2000Z-241018T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.241017T0000Z-241018T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 238 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM CDT this evening 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. && $$
277 WHUS44 KBRO 162338 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 638 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024 TXZ451-454-455-170745- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241018T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.241017T0000Z-241018T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 638 PM CDT Wed Oct 16 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MB
067 WHUS44 KBRO 170850 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 350 AM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024 TXZ451-454-455-171700- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241019T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241018T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 350 AM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... * 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 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. 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. && $$
479 WHUS44 KBRO 171401 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 901 AM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024 TXZ451-454-455-172215- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241018T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241019T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 901 AM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
005 WHUS44 KBRO 171851 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 151 PM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024 TXZ451-454-455-180300- /O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241019T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241019T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 151 PM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...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 1 AM CDT Saturday. 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. && $$
253 WHUS44 KBRO 180123 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 823 PM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024 TXZ451-454-455-180930- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241019T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241019T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 823 PM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ MB
302 WHUS44 KBRO 180706 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 206 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 TXZ451-454-455-190600- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241020T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241019T0600Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 206 AM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY... * 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 Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. 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. && $$
637 WHUS44 KBRO 181921 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 221 PM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 TXZ451-454-455-190330- /O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241020T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241020T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 221 PM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
479 WHUS44 KBRO 190345 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1045 PM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 TXZ451-454-455-191215- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241020T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241020T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1045 PM CDT Fri Oct 18 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY 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 PM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 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. && $$
942 WHUS44 KBRO 190724 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 224 AM CDT Sat Oct 19 2024 TXZ451-454-455-200000- /O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241022T0600Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241022T0600Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 224 AM CDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
513 WHUS44 KBRO 192101 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 401 PM CDT Sat Oct 19 2024 TXZ451-454-455-200915- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241022T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241022T0600Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 401 PM CDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * 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 1 AM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * 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. && $$
979 WHUS44 KBRO 200229 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 929 PM CDT Sat Oct 19 2024 TXZ451-454-455-201215- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241022T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241022T0600Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 929 PM CDT Sat Oct 19 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
787 WHUS44 KBRO 200850 AAA CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 350 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2024 TXZ451-454-455-201700- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241022T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241022T0600Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 350 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * 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 1 AM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * 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. && $$
239 WHUS44 KBRO 201420 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 920 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2024 TXZ451-454-455-202230- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241022T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241022T0600Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 920 AM CDT Sun Oct 20 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
541 WHUS44 KBRO 202106 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 406 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2024 TXZ451-454-455-211000- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241022T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241022T0600Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 406 PM CDT Sun Oct 20 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * 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 1 AM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * 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. && $$
602 WHUS44 KBRO 210825 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 325 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2024 TXZ451-454-455-211800- /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241023T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241022T0600Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 325 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
924 WHUS44 KBRO 211506 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1006 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2024 TXZ451-454-455-212315- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241022T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241023T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1006 AM CDT Mon Oct 21 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * 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 Tuesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 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. && $$
450 WHUS44 KBRO 220045 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 745 PM CDT Mon Oct 21 2024 TXZ451-454-455-220845- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241022T0600Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241023T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 745 PM CDT Mon Oct 21 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
905 WHUS44 KBRO 220147 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 847 PM CDT Mon Oct 21 2024 TXZ451-454-455-221000- /O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241022T1100Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241023T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 847 PM CDT Mon Oct 21 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY 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 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. 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. && $$
146 WHUS44 KBRO 220807 AAA CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 307 AM CDT Tue Oct 22 2024 TXZ451-454-455-221800- /O.CAN.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241022T1100Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241023T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 307 AM CDT Tue Oct 22 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 10:28 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Kenedy | 47 min |
| Oct 16, 2:38 PM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | BRO | Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | 6 days |
| Oct 16, 4:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | BRO | Kenedy | 50 min |
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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.