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Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS Brownsville, TX

January 15, 20248 counties in Texas

NWS Brownsville, TX issued this wind chill warning at Jan 15, 2024, 3:48 AM CST for 8 counties in Texas. It took effect at Jan 15, 2024, 9:00 PM CST. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 15, 2024, 3:48 AM CST (09:48 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 15, 2024, 9:00 PM CST
Expired
Jan 16, 2024, 3:00 PM CST
In force
18 hr
Issued by
NWS Brownsville, TX

Counties Brooks County, TX, Cameron County, TX, Hidalgo County, TX, Jim Hogg County, TX, Kenedy County, TX, Starr County, TX, Willacy County, TX, Zapata County, TX

The radar

The Brownsville radar (KBRO), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:49 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, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 120 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 2024-01-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brownsville Intl, TX at 00:00Z on 2024-01-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 171 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
770 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
171 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
278 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

766 
WWUS44 KBRO 150948
WSWBRO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
348 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

TXZ248>251-152115-
/O.UPG.KBRO.WC.A.0001.240116T0600Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0300Z-240117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.240115T1000Z-240115T1900Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
and Sarita
348 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 20 degrees. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 10 above zero.

* WHERE...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks and Inland Kenedy Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 1 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ252-353-152115-
/O.UPG.KBRO.WC.A.0001.240116T0600Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0600Z-240117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.240115T1200Z-240115T1900Z/
Starr-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Rio Grande City, Roma, and San Manuel
348 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 25 degrees. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 15 degrees.

* WHERE...Starr and Northern Hidalgo Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 1 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight tonight 
  to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures fall through the morning with
  winds chills dropping below 30 by or shortly after 7 AM. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ253-152115-
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0600Z-240117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.240115T1200Z-240115T1900Z/
Southern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
and Weslaco
348 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 30 degrees. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 15 degrees.

* WHERE...Southern Hidalgo County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 1 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight tonight 
  to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures fall through the morning with
  winds chills dropping below 30 by or shortly after 9 AM. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ351-152115-
/O.UPG.KBRO.WC.A.0001.240116T0600Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0300Z-240117T0000Z/
Coastal Kenedy-
348 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 15 degrees.

* WHERE...Coastal Kenedy County.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ254-152115-
/O.UPG.KBRO.WC.A.0001.240116T0600Z-240116T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0600Z-240117T0000Z/
Inland Willacy-
Including the city of Raymondville
348 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 15 degrees.

* WHERE...Inland Willacy County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ451-152115-
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0300Z-240117T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-
348 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 20 degrees.

* WHERE...Kenedy Island County.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ255-354-355-454-455-152115-
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0600Z-240117T0000Z/
Inland Cameron-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Willacy Island-
Cameron Island-
Including the cities of Brownsville, Harlingen, Port Mansfield, 
Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, South Padre Island, 
and Boca Chica Beach
348 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 15 degrees.

* WHERE...Inland Cameron, Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron, 
  Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
063 
WWUS44 KBRO 151523
WSWBRO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
923 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

TXZ248>251-151915-
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0300Z-240117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1900Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
and Sarita
923 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 20 degrees. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 10 above zero.

* WHERE...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks, Inland Kenedy.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 1 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ252-253-353-151915-
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0600Z-240117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1900Z/
Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg,
Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, and San Manuel
923 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills
  expected. Wind chills as low as 20 degrees. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 15 degrees.

* WHERE...Starr and Hidalgo Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 1 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight tonight 
  to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ254-255-151915-
/O.EXA.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1900Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0600Z-240117T0000Z/
Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-
Including the cities of Raymondville, Brownsville, and Harlingen
923 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 20 degrees. For the Wind Chill Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  15 degrees.

* WHERE...Inland Willacy and Inland Cameron Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 1 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ351-451-151915-
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0300Z-240117T0000Z/
Coastal Kenedy-Kenedy Island-
923 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 15 degrees.

* WHERE...Coastal Kenedy County.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ354-355-454-455-151915-
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0600Z-240117T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
Including the cities of Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, 
Laguna Vista, South Padre Island, and Boca Chica Beach
923 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 15 degrees.

* WHERE...Inland Cameron, Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron, 
  Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
392 
WWUS44 KBRO 151646
WSWBRO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1046 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

TXZ248>251-160100-
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0300Z-240117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1900Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
and Sarita
1046 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 20 degrees. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 10 above zero.

* WHERE...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks, Inland Kenedy.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 1 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ252>255-353-160100-
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0600Z-240117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1900Z/
Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-
Northern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg,
Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, 
and San Manuel
1046 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills 
  expected. Wind chills as low as 20 degrees. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 15 degrees.

* WHERE...Starr and Hidalgo Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 1 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight tonight 
  to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ351-160100-
/O.EXA.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1900Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0300Z-240117T0000Z/
Coastal Kenedy-
1046 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 15 degrees. For the Wind Chill Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  10 above zero.

* WHERE...Coastal Kenedy County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 1 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ354-355-160100-
/O.EXA.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1900Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0600Z-240117T0000Z/
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-
Including the cities of Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, 
and Laguna Vista
1046 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 20 degrees. For the Wind Chill Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  15 degrees.

* WHERE...Coastal Willacy and Coastal Cameron Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 1 PM CST this 
  afternoon. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ451-160100-
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0300Z-240117T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-
1046 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 15 degrees.

* WHERE...Coastal Kenedy County.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ454-455-160100-
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0600Z-240117T0000Z/
Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
Including the cities of South Padre Island and Boca Chica Beach
1046 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 15 degrees.

* WHERE...Inland Cameron, Coastal Willacy, Coastal Cameron, 
  Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
595 
WWUS44 KBRO 151903
WSWBRO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
103 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

TXZ249>251-351-160315-
/O.EXP.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.Y.0002.240115T1903Z-240116T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0300Z-240116T2100Z/
Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Coastal Kenedy-
Including the cities of Hebbronville, Falfurrias, and Sarita
103 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 20 degrees. For the Wind Chill Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 10 
  above zero.

* WHERE...Jim Hogg, Brooks, Inland Kenedy and Coastal Kenedy 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 
  3 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ252>255-353>355-160315-
/O.EXP.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1900Z/
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.Y.0002.240115T1903Z-240116T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0600Z-240116T2100Z/
Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-
Northern Hidalgo-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-
Including the cities of Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg,
Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, 
San Manuel, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, and Laguna Vista
103 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
CST TUESDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 20 degrees. For the Wind Chill Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 10 
  above zero.

* WHERE...Portions of Deep South Texas.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight tonight to 
  3 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ248-160315-
/O.EXP.KBRO.WC.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240115T1900Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0300Z-240116T2100Z/
Zapata-
Including the city of Zapata
103 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 10 above zero.

* WHERE...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks, Inland Kenedy.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ451-160315-
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.Y.0002.240115T1903Z-240116T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0300Z-240116T2100Z/
Kenedy Island-
103 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 20 degrees. For the Wind Chill Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 15 
  degrees.

* WHERE...Kenedy Island County.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 
  3 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

TXZ454-455-160315-
/O.NEW.KBRO.WC.Y.0002.240115T1903Z-240116T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0600Z-240116T2100Z/
Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
Including the cities of South Padre Island and Boca Chica Beach
103 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 PM
CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 20 degrees. For the Wind Chill Warning,
  dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 15 
  degrees.

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

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 6 PM CST this 
  evening. For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight tonight to 
  3 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if 
  precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
732 
WWUS44 KBRO 160356
WSWBRO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
956 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

TXZ248>251-351-451-161200-
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T2100Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Coastal Kenedy-Kenedy Island-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, 
and Sarita
956 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 10 above zero.

* WHERE...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks, Inland Kenedy.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

TXZ252>255-353>355-454-455-161200-
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.240116T0600Z-240116T2100Z/
Starr-Southern Hidalgo-Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-
Northern Hidalgo-Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Willacy Island-
Cameron Island-
Including the cities of Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg,
Pharr, Mission, Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, 
San Manuel, Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, 
South Padre Island, and Boca Chica Beach
956 PM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as 
  low as 10 above zero.

* WHERE...Portions of Deep South Texas.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$
041 
WWUS44 KBRO 161014
WSWBRO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
414 AM CST Tue Jan 16 2024

TXZ248>255-351-353>355-451-454-455-162100-
/O.CON.KBRO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T2100Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-
Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-Northern Hidalgo-
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-
Cameron Island-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, Sarita,
Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, San Manuel, 
Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, South Padre Island, 
and Boca Chica Beach
414 AM CST Tue Jan 16 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 10 
  above zero.

* WHERE...Portions of Deep South Texas.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in 
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$
985 
WWUS44 KBRO 162059
WSWBRO

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
259 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2024

TXZ248>255-351-353>355-451-454-455-162200-
/O.EXP.KBRO.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240116T2100Z/
Zapata-Jim Hogg-Brooks-Inland Kenedy-Starr-Southern Hidalgo-
Inland Willacy-Inland Cameron-Coastal Kenedy-Northern Hidalgo-
Coastal Willacy-Coastal Cameron-Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-
Cameron Island-
Including the cities of Zapata, Hebbronville, Falfurrias, Sarita,
Rio Grande City, Roma, McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission, 
Weslaco, Raymondville, Brownsville, Harlingen, San Manuel, 
Port Mansfield, Port Isabel, Laguna Vista, South Padre Island, 
and Boca Chica Beach
259 PM CST Tue Jan 16 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have weaken allowing for the Wind Chill Warning to expire.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Brownsville, TX wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill warning went out at Jan 15, 3:36 AM CST, 12 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 15, 3:36 AM CST, 12 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
336 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE...

.SHORT TERM...
(Today through Tuesday)
Issued at 334 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

Key Messages:

...Much colder temperatures through Tuesday...
...Wind chills falling below 20 degrees...
...Possible wintry mix mid and lower rio Grande Valley...

.Short term (Today through Tuesday):Arctic cold front has cleared
all of Deep South Texas with cold air advection (CAA) well underway
and forecast through Tuesday. A shortwave trough rounding the base
of the Central Plains longwave trough sends a second surge of cold
air south late tonight with the main surface ridge settling over
Texas Tuesday. Light rain has already begun with isentropic upglide
strengthening with the 290-295k layer becoming almost instantly
saturated. Patches of light rain and drizzle continue this morning
mainly east of the I-69c/E corridor with uncertainty among the 00Z
model output when the first round of rain might end. Currently the
forecast calls for the rain chances to tapper off this afternoon
before another round redevelops with the second surge of high
pressure late tonight and Tuesday morning. This second round of
precipitation may include a wintry mix of freezing rain, patches of
sleet and possible snow flurries as forecast soundings indicate the
saturated layer dipping below 0C with the arctic air deepening to
near 3000 feet. Favored areas along and either side Interstate
highway 2 from Pharr, Weslaco to Harlingen and along I-69 E north of
Harlingen and possibly as far south as Brownsville and Bayview may
see a few snow flakes but do not expect any accumulations with the
ground rather warm. Any ice accumulations are likely to remain trace
amounts and impact elevated surfaces like overpasses and bridges.
Confidence is below average and duration of the potential wintry mix
should be short-lived so not planning on a winter weather advisory
at this time.

Otherwise, A whole slew of other winter weather products have been
issued starting with a wind chill advisory this morning for all
areas except the Lower RGV and Padre Island. Freeze warnings go into
affect late tonight into Tuesday with wind chill warnings starting
up tonight as the pressure gradient tightens with the second surge
of high pressure.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday night through Sunday)
Issued at 334 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

High pressure begins to pivot eastward into Wednesday, with low
pressure working back into the Southern Plains, allowing winds to
become fairly light Tuesday night into Wednesday before gradually
turning southeast. Model guidance had been trending drier into
Tuesday night, but have since leaned toward the coastal trough
pulling in additional moisture. This will be a good thing for the
lower to mid RGV, maintaining some sort of cloud cover and
limiting radiational cooling into Wednesday morning. Despite the
help, widespread freezing temperatures are expected Tuesday night
across the CWA, with a hard freeze likely across the ranchlands.
There could be a period of around 6 hours of freezing temperatures
across the mid to lower RGV just after midnight Tuesday night,
with portions of Willacy and Starr counties below freezing an hour
or two before and after the rest of the RGV. The northern
ranchlands could see 12 hours of subfreezing temperatures Tuesday
evening into mid Wednesday morning.

Expect temperatures to warm into the 50s Wednesday afternoon, 40s
Wednesday night, and into the 70s on Thursday thanks to some dry
downsloping southwesterly winds. The next cold front arrives
Thursday night, with a persistent coastal trough setting up
through the weekend, gradually building moisture with a chance of
cold rain or drizzle Saturday night through Sunday. Temperatures
drop into the 40s Thursday night, 60s on Friday, upper 30s to mid
40s Friday night and warm gradually back toward normal from there
into Sunday.

Dense marine fog along the coast may be possible by mid week as
well with SSTs dropping and warmer southerly flow returning
Wednesday into Thursday night. Southwesterly flow Thursday may
push any marine fog further offshore during the day, before
returning Thursday evening and night.

&&

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1030 PM CST Sun Jan 14 2024

A cold front currently across the Rio Grande Valley will continue
to push southward overnight. Light east to northeast winds will
turn to the north and increase through the night. Widespread MVFR
ceilings at local aerodromes will deteriorate overnight into the
early morning as cold air works into the area. IFR to LIFR
conditions will be likely, especially BRO and HRL. Besides lower
ceilings/fog/mist, a chance of light rain could complicate ground
operations.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 334 AM CST Mon Jan 15 2024

Today through Tuesday...The cold front is moving trough the
coastal waters this morning and should clear all areas before
Noon. Small Craft advisories have been issued for all areas for
today and this evening. Gale conditions are expected to develop
later tonight into Tuesday morning as a second surge of high
pressure builds into Texas. Cold temperatures through Tuesday with
patches of rain and some fog at times.

Tuesday Night through Sunday...High pressure works east as low
pressure develops across the Southern Plains into Wednesday,
allowing northerly winds to diminish and turn southeasterly.
Light to moderate southerly then southwesterly flow follows on
Thursday before a cold front Thursday night with increasing
northerly winds Friday. A coastal trough of low pressure
strengthens through the weekend, turning winds more easterly
Saturday and southeasterly Sunday with increasing swell and
building seas. Expect SCEC to SCA conditions behind the front
Friday afternoon through Friday night, with SCEC offshore
Saturday, and SCEC to SCA Saturday night through Sunday. Cooler
SSTs but much warmer southerly flow could set up dense marine fog
Wednesday night into Thursday night, pushing further offshore
during the day Thursday with a period of southwesterly flow. The
chance of rain returns and increases late Saturday through Sunday.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
BROWNSVILLE             51  33  39  32 /  30  40  30   0
HARLINGEN               44  30  40  28 /  20  40  20   0
MCALLEN                 43  30  42  30 /  10  10  10   0
RIO GRANDE CITY         44  30  42  28 /  10   0  10   0
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND      56  41  43  41 /  30  60  50   0
BAYVIEW/PORT ISABEL     51  35  40  33 /  30  50  30   0

&&

.BRO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...Wind Chill Advisory until 1 PM CST this afternoon for TXZ248>251.

     Wind Chill Warning from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Tuesday
     for TXZ248>251-351-451.

     Freeze Warning from 2 AM to 10 AM CST Tuesday for TXZ248>251-351.

     Hard Freeze Watch from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning
     for TXZ248>251-351.

     Wind Chill Advisory until 1 PM CST this afternoon for TXZ252-253-
     353.

     Wind Chill Warning from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Tuesday for
     TXZ252>255-353>355-454-455.

     Freeze Warning from 5 AM to 10 AM CST Tuesday for TXZ252>255-353.

     Freeze Watch from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning for
     TXZ252>255-353>355.

GM...Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM CST Tuesday for GMZ130-132-135-
     150-155-170-175.

     Gale Warning from 3 AM to noon CST Tuesday for GMZ130-132-135-
     150-155-170-175.

&&

SHORT TERM...59-GB
LONG TERM....56-Hallman
AVIATION...59-GB

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 15, 3:37 AM CSTGale WarningBRO30 hr
Jan 15, 3:41 AM CSTFreeze WatchBROCameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Willacy24 hr
Jan 15, 3:41 AM CSTFreeze WarningBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more30 hr
Jan 15, 3:41 AM CSTHard Freeze WatchBROBrooks, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr, Zapata24 hr
Jan 15, 3:48 AM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more9 hr
Jan 15, 6:38 AM CSTRip Current StatementBROCameron, Kenedy, Willacy41 hr
Jan 15, 9:46 AM CSTFreeze WarningBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 2 more6 hr
Jan 15, 11:21 AM CSTMarine Dense Fog AdvisoryBRO13 hr
Jan 15, 12:59 PM CSTHard Freeze WarningBROBrooks, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr, Zapata21 hr
Jan 15, 1:03 PM CSTWind Chill AdvisoryBROBrooks, Cameron, Hidalgo, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Starr and 1 more5 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.