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Rip Current Statement 30, NWS Brownsville, TX

October 16, 2024Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas

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.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brownsville Intl, TX at 00:00Z on 2024-10-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brownsville Intl, TX at 00:00Z on 2024-10-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 29 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
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

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 16, 10:28 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBROKenedy47 min
Oct 16, 2:38 PM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBROCameron, Kenedy, Willacy6 days
Oct 16, 4:10 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementBROKenedy50 min

Nearby

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

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.