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Rip Current Statement 10, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

October 19, 20184 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Oct 19, 2018, 4:33 AM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It was in force for 26 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 19, 2018, 4:33 AM CDT (09:33 UTC)
Expired
Oct 20, 2018, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
26 hr
Issued by
NWS Corpus Christi, TX

Counties Aransas County, TX, Calhoun County, TX, Kleberg County, TX, Nueces County, TX

The radar

The Corpus Christi radar (KCRP), 32 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 00:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 23 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, Corpus Christi, TX at 00:00Z on 2018-10-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Corpus Christi, TX at 00:00Z on 2018-10-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 285 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
3 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
441 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
285 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
314 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

751 
WHUS44 KCRP 190933
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
433 AM CDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS 
MORNING...
...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.Persistent moderate to strong north to northeast wind over the
coastal waters during the past 24 hours has contributed to
elevated water levels. Water levels reached 2.4 feet mean sea 
level at high tide early this morning, resulting in minor coastal 
flooding along the Middle Texas Gulf coast, the bays and along the
intracoastal waterways. Water level will slowly recede this
morning, and therefore ending the coastal flood threat. Also, a 
high risk for rip currents is in effect through this evening along
the Gulf facing beaches. 

TXZ345-442-443-447-191745-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0010.181019T0933Z-181020T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181019T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
433 AM CDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a High
Rip Current Risk, which is in effect through this evening. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Tide levels that reached at around 2.4 feet 
  above sea mean sea level overnight during times of high tide 
  will slowly recede through the early morning hours. 

* TIMING...Coastal flooding threat will end this morning. High 
  Risk for Rip Currents expected through this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Driving conditions may be adversely impacted. Some 
  beach access roads may become impassible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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. 

&&

$$

TXZ245-342>344-346-347-191200-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-181019T1200Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-
Coastal San Patricio-Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-
433 AM CDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Tide levels that reached at around 2.4 feet 
  above sea mean sea level overnight during times of high tide 
  will slowly recede through the early morning hours. 

* TIMING...Coastal flooding threat will end this morning.

* IMPACTS...Driving conditions may be adversely impacted. Some 
  beach access roads may become impassible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

ANM
4 follow-up statements
721 
WHUS44 KCRP 191337
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
837 AM CDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.Water levelS will continue to slowly recede this morning, however 
a high risk for rip currents is in effect through this evening 
along the Gulf facing beaches.

TXZ345-442-443-447-200000-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-181020T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
837 AM CDT Fri Oct 19 2018

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


* TIMING...High Risk for Rip Currents expected through this 
  evening. 

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents are expected along gulf-facing 
  beaches, especially near piers and jetties. These rip currents 
  can become life-threatening to anyone entering the surf. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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.

&&

$$
888 
WHUS44 KCRP 192116
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
416 PM CDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING IS EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS CONTINUES THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY 
MORNING...

.Water levels are approximately one foot above normal. This will
lead to tide levels around 2 feet above mean sea level at the time
of high tide tonight and into early Saturday morning. A high 
risk for rip currents is in effect through early Saturday morning 
along the Gulf facing beaches.

TXZ345-442-443-447-200530-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0011.181020T0300Z-181020T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-181020T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
416 PM CDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a
Coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this
evening to 10 AM CDT Saturday. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Tide levels are expected to reach
  approximately 2 feet above mean sea level at the time of high
  tide, leading to minor tidal overflow.

* Timing...Tonight through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Driving conditions may be adversely impacted. Some
  beach access roads may become impassible. Strong rip currents are
  expected along gulf-facing beaches, especially near piers and 
  jetties. These rip currents can become life-threatening to 
  anyone entering the surf. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ245-342>344-346-347-200530-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0011.181020T0300Z-181020T1500Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-
Coastal San Patricio-Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-
416 PM CDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 AM CDT SATURDAY...

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a
Coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 10 PM this
evening to 10 AM CDT Saturday. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Tide levels are expected to reach
  approximately 2 feet above mean sea level at the time of high
  tide, leading to minor tidal overflow. 

* TIMING...Tonight through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Driving conditions may be adversely impacted. Some 
  beach access roads may become impassible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

TE
868 
WHUS44 KCRP 200340
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1040 PM CDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING IS EXPECTED TONIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY
MORNING... 

...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS CONTINUES THROUGH EARLY SATURDAY 
MORNING...

.Water levels are approximately one foot above normal. This will
lead to tide levels around 2 feet above mean sea level at the
time of high tide late tonight and into early Saturday morning. A
high risk for rip currents is in effect through early Saturday 
morning along the Gulf facing beaches.

TXZ345-442-443-447-201200-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-181020T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-181020T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1040 PM CDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Tide levels are expected to reach 
  approximately 2 feet above mean sea level at the time of high 
  tide, leading to minor tidal overflow. 

* Timing...Tonight through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Driving conditions may be adversely impacted. Some 
  beach access roads may become impassible. Strong rip currents 
  are expected along gulf-facing beaches, especially near piers 
  and jetties. These rip currents can become life-threatening to 
  anyone entering the surf. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ245-342>344-346-347-201200-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-181020T1500Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-
Coastal San Patricio-Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-
1040 PM CDT Fri Oct 19 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Tide levels are expected to reach 
  approximately 2 feet above mean sea level at the time of high 
  tide, leading to minor tidal overflow. 

* TIMING...Tonight through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Driving conditions may be adversely impacted. Some 
  beach access roads may become impassible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$
933 
WHUS44 KCRP 201211
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
711 AM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 10 AM THIS
MORNING...

...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS HAS EXPIRED...

.Water levels reached 2.1 feet mean sea level at high tide early 
this morning, resulting in minor coastal flooding along the Middle
Texas Gulf coast. Water level will slowly recede this morning, 
and therefore end the coastal flood threat for today. Also, the 
high risk for rip currents has expired this morning, but a
moderate risk for rip currents will continue through Sunday along
the Gulf-facing beaches.

TXZ345-442-443-447-201500-
/O.EXP.KCRP.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-181020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-181020T1500Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
711 AM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Tide levels that reached at around 2.1 feet 
  above sea mean sea level overnight during times of high tide 
  will slowly recede through the early morning hours.

* Timing...Coastal flooding threat will end this morning. 

* IMPACTS...Driving conditions may be adversely impacted. Some
  beach access roads may become impassible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

TXZ245-342>344-346-347-201500-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-181020T1500Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-
Coastal San Patricio-Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-
711 AM CDT Sat Oct 20 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Tide levels that reached at around 2.1 feet
  above sea mean sea level overnight during times of high tide
  will slowly recede through the early morning hours.

* TIMING...Coastal flooding threat will end this morning.

* IMPACTS...Driving conditions may be adversely impacted. Some 
  beach access roads may become impassible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

ANM

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 19, 2:44 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningCRP61 min
Oct 19, 3:21 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningCRP54 min
Oct 19, 4:16 PM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCRPAransas, Calhoun, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio18 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.