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Rip Current Statement 33, NWS Brownsville, TX

November 8, 2024Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Nov 8, 2024, 3:40 AM CST for Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas. It took effect at Nov 8, 2024, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 8, 2024, 3:40 AM CST (09:40 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 8, 2024, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Nov 11, 2024, 6:00 PM CST
In force
3 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 09:44 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, 9.7 hours before the alert went out and 71 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brownsville Intl, TX at 00:00Z on 2024-11-08Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 200 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brownsville Intl, TX at 00:00Z on 2024-11-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 49 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
200 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-82 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
864 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
49 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
37 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.5

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The text

As transmitted.

847 
WHUS44 KBRO 080940
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
340 AM CST Fri Nov 8 2024

TXZ451-454-455-081745-
/O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.241109T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.241109T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0033.241109T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0012.000000T0000Z-241108T1200Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
340 AM CST Fri Nov 8 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
  flooding. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 7
  feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 6 AM CST early 
  this morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this 
  evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 
  PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, from this evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching 
  or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, 
  except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will 
  be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations 
  north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach 
  erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions 
  and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hurricane Rafael is expected weaken and
  slow down meandering approximately 350 miles east of the lower
  Texas coast Sunday with coastal hazards possible improving the
  latter half of the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
734 
WHUS44 KBRO 081250
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
650 AM CST Fri Nov 8 2024

TXZ451-454-455-082215-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.241109T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.241109T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0033.241109T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
650 AM CST Fri Nov 8 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. 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, from 6 PM this evening 
  to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 PM 
  CST this evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching 
  or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, 
  except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will 
  be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations 
  north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach 
  erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions 
  and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hurricane Rafael is expected weaken and
  slow down meandering approximately 350 miles east of the lower
  Texas coast Sunday with coastal hazards possible improving the
  early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
199 
WHUS44 KBRO 081922
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
122 PM CST Fri Nov 8 2024

TXZ451-454-455-091215-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.241109T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.241109T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0033.241109T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
122 PM CST Fri Nov 8 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  4 to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. 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, from 6 PM this evening 
  to 6 PM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 PM 
  CST this evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching 
  or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, 
  except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will 
  be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations 
  north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach 
  erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions 
  and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
150 
WHUS44 KBRO 090343
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
943 PM CST Fri Nov 8 2024

TXZ451-454-455-091145-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
943 PM CST Fri Nov 8 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching 
  or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, 
  except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will 
  be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations 
  north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach 
  erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions 
  and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide tonight at 12:05 AM Saturday. 
  Surf heights are expected to rise to at least 7 feet after 
  midnight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

GI/HK
119 
WHUS44 KBRO 090920 AAA
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
320 AM CST Sat Nov 9 2024

TXZ451-454-455-091800-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
320 AM CST Sat Nov 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory, 
  until 6 PM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching 
  or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, 
  except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will 
  be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations 
  north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach 
  erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions 
  and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
448 
WHUS44 KBRO 091600
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1000 AM CST Sat Nov 9 2024

TXZ451-454-455-100000-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1000 AM CST Sat Nov 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching 
  or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, 
  except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will 
  be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations 
  north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach 
  erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions 
  and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
187 
WHUS44 KBRO 091946
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
146 PM CST Sat Nov 9 2024

TXZ451-454-455-101215-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
146 PM CST Sat Nov 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching 
  or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, 
  except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will 
  be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations 
  north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach 
  erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions 
  and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
691 
WHUS44 KBRO 100347
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
947 PM CST Sat Nov 9 2024

TXZ451-454-455-101215-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241111T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
947 PM CST Sat Nov 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM CST Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching 
  or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, 
  except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will 
  be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations 
  north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach 
  erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions 
  and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
611 
WHUS44 KBRO 100725
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
125 AM CST Sun Nov 10 2024

TXZ451-454-455-111200-
/O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241111T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241111T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241112T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
125 AM CST Sun Nov 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching 
  or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, 
  except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will 
  be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations 
  north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach 
  erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions 
  and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
247 
WHUS44 KBRO 101824
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1224 PM CST Sun Nov 10 2024

TXZ451-454-455-110230-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241111T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241111T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241112T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1224 PM CST Sun Nov 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory, 
  until 6 AM CST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching 
  or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, 
  except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will 
  be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations 
  north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach 
  erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions 
  and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
029 
WHUS44 KBRO 110403
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1003 PM CST Sun Nov 10 2024

TXZ451-454-455-111200-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241111T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241111T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241112T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1003 PM CST Sun Nov 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory and High Surf Advisory, 
  until 6 AM CST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching 
  or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, 
  except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will 
  be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations 
  north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach 
  erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions 
  and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
782 
WHUS44 KBRO 110936
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
336 AM CST Mon Nov 11 2024

TXZ451-454-455-111745-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241111T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241111T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241112T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
336 AM CST Mon Nov 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2 to 3 
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST early 
  this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching 
  or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, 
  except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will 
  be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations 
  north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach 
  erosion is expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions 
  and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
345 
WHUS44 KBRO 111156
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
556 AM CST Mon Nov 11 2024

TXZ451-454-455-120000-
/O.EXP.KBRO.CF.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241111T1200Z/
/O.EXP.KBRO.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-241111T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241112T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
556 AM CST Mon Nov 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
119 
WHUS44 KBRO 111612
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1012 AM CST Mon Nov 11 2024

TXZ451-454-455-120000-
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241112T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1012 AM CST Mon Nov 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
015 
WHUS44 KBRO 112350
CFWBRO

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
550 PM CST Mon Nov 11 2024

TXZ451-454-455-120100-
/O.EXP.KBRO.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241112T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
550 PM CST Mon Nov 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...

Long period swell will continue through at least tonight, with a
moderate risk of life-threatening rip currents. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 8, 3:40 AM CSTCoastal Flood AdvisoryBROCameron, Kenedy, Willacy3 days
Nov 8, 3:40 AM CSTHigh Surf AdvisoryBROCameron, Kenedy, Willacy3 days
Nov 8, 3:45 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryBRO62 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.