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Rip Current Statement 1, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

February 19, 20194 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Feb 19, 2019, 4:30 AM CST for 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Feb 19, 2019, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 16 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 19, 2019, 4:30 AM CST (10:30 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 19, 2019, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 19, 2019, 9:46 PM CST
In force
16 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 10:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The nearest sounding before it

Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 00:00Z, 10.5 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 2019-02-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2019-02-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 56 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
1519 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
74 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
56 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
200 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

851 
WHUS44 KCRP 191030
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
430 AM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK TODAY...

.The combination of large seas and long period swells will result
in a high risk of dangerous rip currents today.

TXZ345-442-443-447-192200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0001.190219T1200Z-190219T2200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
430 AM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a High
Rip Current Risk, which is in effect until 4 PM CST this
afternoon. 

* TIMING...Through the afternoon.

* 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...

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. 

&&

$$

TE
3 follow-up statements
703 
WHUS44 KCRP 191350
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
750 AM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK TODAY...
...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING EXPECTED THIS EVENING...

.The combination of large seas and long period swells will result
in a high risk of dangerous rip currents today. The large seas and
long period swells combined with high tide will allow for minor
coastal flooding along the gulf coast as well as noticeable
increases along area beaches within the bays.

TXZ345-442-443-447-192200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0001.190219T2000Z-190220T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190219T2200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
750 AM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a
Coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM this
afternoon to 6 AM CST Wednesday. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Tides are expected to reach 2.0 feet above
  Mean Sea Level around periods of high tides. High tide at Bob
  Hall Pier is at 4:52 PM today and then again at 1:27 AM 
  Wednesday. High tide at Port Aransas is at 2:01 AM Wednesday.

* Timing...Through the afternoon.

* 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. Driving
  conditions may be adversely impacted as water reaches the dunes,
  especially during high tide cycles. Some beach access roads may
  become impassible, and some beaches will remain closed.

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.

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

&&

$$

TXZ245-342>344-346-347-192200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0001.190219T2000Z-190220T1200Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-
Coastal San Patricio-Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-
750 AM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a
Coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 2 PM this
afternoon to 6 AM CST Wednesday. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Tides are expected to reach 2.0 feet above 
  Mean Sea Level around periods of high tides. High tide at Bob 
  Hall Pier is at 4:52 PM today and then again at 1:27 AM 
  Wednesday. High tide at Port Aransas is at 2:01 AM Wednesday.

* TIMING...This afternoon through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Driving conditions may be adversely impacted as water
  reaches the dunes, especially during high tide cycles. Some 
  beach access roads may become impassible, and some beaches will 
  remain closed.

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/CB
368 
WHUS44 KCRP 192105
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
305 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK THROUGH THE LATE EVENING...
...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING CONTINUES THROUGH EARLY WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

.The combination of large seas and long period swells will result
in a high risk of dangerous rip currents through the late evening.
The large seas and long period swells combined with high tide 
will also lead to minor coastal flooding along the gulf coast as 
well as noticeable increases along area beaches within the bays.

TXZ345-442-443-447-200600-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190220T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
305 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Tides are expected to reach 2.0 feet above 
  Mean Sea Level around periods of high tides. High tide at Bob 
  Hall Pier is at 4:52 PM today and then again at 1:27 AM 
  Wednesday. High tide at Port Aransas is at 2:01 AM Wednesday. 

* Timing...High Rip Current Risk through Midnight tonight. Coastal
  Flood Advisory through early Wednesday morning.

* 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. For
  Coastal Flooding, driving conditions may be adversely impacted 
  as water reaches the dunes, especially during high tide cycles. 
  Some beach access roads may become impassible, and some beaches 
  will remain closed. 

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.

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

&&

$$

TXZ245-342>344-346-347-200600-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-
Coastal San Patricio-Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-
305 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Tides are expected to reach 2.0 feet above 
  Mean Sea Level around periods of high tides. High tide at Bob 
  Hall Pier is at 4:52 PM today and then again at 1:27 AM 
  Wednesday. High tide at Port Aransas is at 2:01 AM Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Driving conditions may be adversely impacted as 
  water reaches the dunes, especially during high tide cycles. 
  Some beach access roads may become impassible, and some 
  beaches will remain closed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

CB
706 
WHUS44 KCRP 200346
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
946 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING THREAT CONTINUES THROUGH EARLY 
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

.The large seas and long period swells combined with high tide 
will lead to minor coastal flooding along the gulf coast as well 
as noticeable increases along area beaches within the bays.

TXZ345-442-443-447-201200-
/O.CAN.KCRP.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-190220T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
946 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has cancelled the
High Rip Current Risk. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Tides are expected to reach 2.0 feet above 
  Mean Sea Level around periods of high tides. High tide at Bob 
  Hall Pier is at 4:52 PM today and then again at 1:27 AM 
  Wednesday. High tide at Port Aransas is at 2:01 AM Wednesday. 

* Timing...Coastal Flood Advisory through early Wednesday 
  morning. 

* IMPACTS...driving conditions may be adversely impacted as water
  reaches the dunes, especially during high tide cycles. Some 
  beach access roads may become impassible, and some beaches will 
  remain closed. 

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>344-346-347-201200-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190220T1200Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-
Coastal San Patricio-Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-
946 PM CST Tue Feb 19 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Tides are expected to reach 2.0 feet above 
  Mean Sea Level around periods of high tides. High tide at Bob 
  Hall Pier is at 4:52 PM today and then again at 1:27 AM 
  Wednesday. High tide at Port Aransas is at 2:01 AM Wednesday. 

* TIMING...Through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Driving conditions may be adversely impacted as 
  water reaches the dunes, especially during high tide cycles. 
  Some beach access roads may become impassible, and some 
  beaches will remain closed. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 19, 7:50 AM CSTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCRPAransas, Calhoun, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio20 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.