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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
549 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

TXC047-010045-
/O.NEW.KBRO.FA.Y.0057.241031T2249Z-241101T0045Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brooks TX-
549 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 745 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following
  county, Brooks.

* WHEN...Until 745 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 549 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Encino and Rachal.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 2682 9814 2699 9829 2717 9807 2691 9803


$$

Tomaselli

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
510 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

TXC047-261-010015-
/O.NEW.KBRO.FA.Y.0056.241031T2210Z-241101T0015Z/
/00000.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Brooks TX-Kenedy TX-
510 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following
  counties, Brooks and Kenedy.

* WHEN...Until 715 PM CDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Overflowing poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 510 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
    have fallen.
  - Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected
    over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
    flooding.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Sarita and Kenedy County Sheriffs Office.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 2721 9797 2721 9796 2723 9795 2724 9792
      2724 9789 2725 9786 2725 9785 2724 9784
      2725 9782 2727 9781 2727 9780 2728 9778
      2728 9776 2728 9775 2700 9787 2692 9803
      2705 9805 2724 9800 2724 9799 2721 9799


$$

Tomaselli


Coastal Flood Advisory


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1155 AM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-010100-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-241101T0600Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1155 AM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
  Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
  isolated road closures expected.

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.

&&

$$


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
350 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

TXZ451-454-455-010000-
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-241101T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
350 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this 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.

&&

$$


Special Weather Statement


Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
529 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

TXZ250-312330-
Brooks TX-
529 PM CDT Thu Oct 31 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN BROOKS COUNTY
THROUGH 630 PM CDT...

At 529 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Encino, moving southeast at 5 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Rachal, Encino, and El Coyote Ranch Airport.

This includes US Highway 281 between mile markers 724 and 740.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

&&

LAT...LON 2687 9799 2684 9798 2678 9813 2678 9826
      2696 9832 2705 9814
TIME...MOT...LOC 2229Z 332DEG 6KT 2695 9819

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

$$

TOMASELLI

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