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Rip Current Statement 24, NWS Brownsville, TX
NWS Brownsville, TX issued this rip current statement at Oct 9, 2025, 1:34 PM CDT for Cameron County, Kenedy County, Willacy County, Texas. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Oct 9, 2025, 1:34 PM CDT (18:34 UTC)
- Expired
- Oct 13, 2025, 5:58 PM CDT
- In force
- 4 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 18:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Brownsville Intl, TX (KBRO), launched 12:00Z, 6.6 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
- 721 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -14 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 881 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 6 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -29 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- -22 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
759 WHUS44 KBRO 091834 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 134 PM CDT Thu Oct 9 2025 TXZ451-454-455-101200- /O.NEW.KBRO.RP.S.0024.251009T1834Z-251010T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0005.251009T2200Z-251010T0900Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 134 PM CDT Thu Oct 9 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 5 PM CDT this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...the most impactful coastal flooding is expected during high tide around 8:32 PM CDT this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. 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. && $$
12 follow-up statements
976 WHUS44 KBRO 100034 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 734 PM CDT Thu Oct 9 2025 TXZ451-454-455-101200- /O.CAN.KBRO.CF.S.0005.000000T0000Z-251010T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.251010T0034Z-251010T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251010T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 734 PM CDT Thu Oct 9 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most impactful coastal flooding is expected during high tide around 8:32 PM CDT this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && ATE $$
303 WHUS44 KBRO 100826 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 326 AM CDT Fri Oct 10 2025 TXZ451-454-455-102000- /O.EXT.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-251011T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251012T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 326 AM CDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low tide is expected around 11:33 AM Friday. The most impactful coastal flooding is expected during high tide around 10:34 PM Friday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
122 WHUS44 KBRO 101728 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1228 PM CDT Fri Oct 10 2025 TXZ451-454-455-110600- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-251011T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251012T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1228 PM CDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low tide is expected around 11:33 AM Friday. The most impactful coastal flooding is expected during high tide around 10:34 PM Friday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
703 WHUS44 KBRO 110339 AAA CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1039 PM CDT Fri Oct 10 2025 TXZ451-454-455-111200- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-251011T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251012T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1039 PM CDT Fri Oct 10 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles, except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
086 WHUS44 KBRO 111112 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 612 AM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025 TXZ451-454-455-112200- /O.CAN.KBRO.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-251011T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0006.251011T1112Z-251012T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 612 AM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Sunday morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect narrow beaches with elevated tide runup causing brief periods of overwash. Coastal flood impacts will be most likely around the time of high tide, which will be at 11:57 PM Saturday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
431 WHUS44 KBRO 112137 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 437 PM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025 TXZ451-454-455-120700- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0006.000000T0000Z-251012T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251013T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 437 PM CDT Sat Oct 11 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Sunday morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. 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. && $$
328 WHUS44 KBRO 120821 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 321 AM CDT Sun Oct 12 2025 TXZ451-454-455-121630- /O.EXT.KBRO.CF.S.0006.000000T0000Z-251013T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KBRO.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 321 AM CDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect narrow beaches with elevated tide runup causing brief periods of overwash. Coastal flood impacts will be most likely around the time of high tide, which will be at 1:04 AM Sunday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
887 WHUS44 KBRO 121634 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1134 AM CDT Sun Oct 12 2025 TXZ451-454-455-130300- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0006.000000T0000Z-251013T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1134 AM CDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. 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. && $$
428 WHUS44 KBRO 130246 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 946 PM CDT Sun Oct 12 2025 TXZ451-454-455-131215- /O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0006.000000T0000Z-251013T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 946 PM CDT Sun Oct 12 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 7 AM CDT Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
360 WHUS44 KBRO 131201 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 701 AM CDT Mon Oct 13 2025 TXZ451-454-455-140000- /O.EXP.KBRO.CF.S.0006.000000T0000Z-251013T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 701 AM CDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
459 WHUS44 KBRO 131510 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1010 AM CDT Mon Oct 13 2025 TXZ451-454-455-132315- /O.NEW.KBRO.CF.S.0007.251014T0200Z-251014T1200Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 1010 AM CDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 9 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
339 WHUS44 KBRO 132258 CFWBRO Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Brownsville TX 558 PM CDT Mon Oct 13 2025 TXZ451-454-455-140700- /O.CAN.KBRO.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-251014T0000Z/ /O.CON.KBRO.CF.S.0007.251014T0200Z-251014T1200Z/ Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island- 558 PM CDT Mon Oct 13 2025 ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM CDT this evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Wave run-up may approach the dunes along narrow beaches. Beach equipment, such as umbrellas and chairs, could be moved by waves. Vehicles driving along narrow beaches may experience higher water levels. Elevated water levels may also occur across the Laguna Madre and South Bay, and along State Highway 4 west of Boca Chica State Park. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most impactful coastal flooding will occur leading into and out of high tide at 1:58 AM tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Do not drive through flooded roadways. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Brownsville, TX issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 1:34 PM CDT | Coastal Flood Statement | BRO | Cameron, Kenedy, Willacy | 6 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.