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High Surf Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1251 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

TXZ451-454-455-191200-
/O.EXP.KBRO.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240319T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240319T1200Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1251 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...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 are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...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...

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.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1258 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

GMZ270-275-190900-
/O.CON.KCRP.SC.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-240319T0900Z/
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-
1258 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25
  knots and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60
  NM and Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from
  20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM CDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong to very strong winds and/or increased seas
  will result in hazardous marine conditions especially for
  inexperienced mariners with smaller vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

TE

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1247 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

GMZ150-155-191200-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-240319T1200Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
1247 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots and seas 5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Nearshore Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio
  Grande and Baffin Bay from 0 to 20 nm.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1247 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

GMZ170-175-191800-
/O.CON.KBRO.SC.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-240319T1800Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from
20 to 60 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from
20 to 60 nm-
1247 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio
  Grande and Baffin Bay from 20 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1251 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

TXZ451-454-455-191200-
/O.EXP.KBRO.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240319T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240319T1200Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240319T1200Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
1251 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...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 are expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...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...

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.

&&

$$

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