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Rip Current Statement 33, NWS Brownsville, TX
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
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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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 3:40 AM CST | Coastal Flood Advisory | BRO | Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | 3 days |
| Nov 8, 3:40 AM CST | High Surf Advisory | BRO | Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | 3 days |
| Nov 8, 3:45 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | BRO | 62 hr |
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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.