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Rip Current Statement 11, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

September 3, 20194 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Sep 3, 2019, 10:16 AM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It was in force for 41 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 3, 2019, 10:16 AM CDT (15:16 UTC)
Expired
Sep 5, 2019, 3:00 AM CDT
In force
41 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 15:18 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 12:00Z, 3.3 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 12:00Z on 2019-09-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 560 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 12:00Z on 2019-09-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 76 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
560 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-17 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
911 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
76 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
59 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

897 
WHUS44 KCRP 031516
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1016 AM CDT Tue Sep 3 2019

...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS ALONG GULF-FACING BEACHES...

.The combination of increased swell periods and swell heights 
along with developing easterly winds will lead to a high risk for
dangerous rip currents today through tonight along the gulf-
facing beaches of the Middle Texas Coast.

TXZ345-442-443-447-040015-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0011.190903T1516Z-190904T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1016 AM CDT Tue Sep 3 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

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

* TIMING...Through 7AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents are expected along Gulf-facing 
  beaches, especially near piers and jetties. These rip currents 
  are 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. 

&&

$$

CB
6 follow-up statements
280 
WHUS44 KCRP 032004
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
304 PM CDT Tue Sep 3 2019

...HIGH RISK FOR RIP CURRENTS ALONG GULF-FACING BEACHES THROUGH
WEDNESDAY...

.The combination of increased swell periods and swell heights
along with developing strong easterly winds will lead to a high 
risk for dangerous rip currentS tonight through Wednesday along 
the gulf- facing beaches of the Middle Texas Coast.

TXZ345-442-443-447-040600-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190905T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
304 PM CDT Tue Sep 3 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through 7PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents are expected along Gulf-facing 
  beaches, especially near piers and jetties. These rip currents 
  are 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.

&&

$$

CB
332 
WHUS44 KCRP 040109 AAA
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
809 PM CDT Tue Sep 3 2019

...High Risk of Rip Currents and Minor Coastal Flooding through 
Wednesday...

.The combination of increased swell periods and swell heights
along with strong easterly winds will lead to a high risk for 
dangerous rip currents tonight through Wednesday along the gulf- 
facing beaches of the Middle Texas Coast. High astronomical tides 
will also favor water runup to the base of dunes through Wednesday
evening along North Padre Island.

TXZ442-443-041200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0014.190904T0109Z-190905T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190905T0000Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
809 PM CDT Tue Sep 3 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a
Coastal Flood Advisory, which is in effect until 7 PM CDT
Wednesday. 

* COASTAL FLOODING...Occasional tidal surf reaching the base of
  the dunes on North Padre Island during high astronomical tides.

* Timing...Through 7 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents are expected along Gulf-facing
  beaches, especially near piers and jetties. Walking may be 
  difficult during high tide and vehicles may be inundated by high
  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.

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

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-041200-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190905T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
809 PM CDT Tue Sep 3 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through 7PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents are expected along Gulf-facing 
  beaches, especially near piers and jetties. These rip currents 
  are 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.

&&

$$
727 
WHUS44 KCRP 040926
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
426 AM CDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

.The combination of increased swell periods and swell heights
along with strong easterly winds will lead to a high risk for
dangerous rip currents today through tonight along the gulf- 
facing beaches of the Middle Texas Coast. High astronomical tides 
will also favor water runup to the base of dunes through tonight 
along North Padre Island.

TXZ442-443-041730-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190905T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190905T0600Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
426 AM CDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Occasional tidal surf reaching the base of 
  the dunes on North Padre Island during high astronomical 
  tides. 

* Timing...Through 1 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents are expected along Gulf-facing 
  beaches, especially near piers and jetties. Walking may be 
  difficult during high tide and vehicles may be inundated by 
  high 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.

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

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-041730-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190905T0600Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
426 AM CDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Through 1 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents are expected along Gulf-facing 
  beaches, especially near piers and jetties. These rip currents 
  are 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.

&&

$$

ANM
100 
WHUS44 KCRP 041653
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1153 AM CDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

.The combination of increased swell periods and swell heights
along with strong easterly winds will maintain a high risk for 
dangerous rip currents this afternoon through tonight for the 
Gulf facing beaches of the Middle Texas Coast. High astronomical 
tides will also favor water running up to the base of dunes 
this evening around the time of high tide along North Padre 
Island and Mustang Island.

TXZ442-443-050100-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190905T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190905T0600Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
1153 AM CDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Occasional tidal surf reaching the base of
  the dunes on North Padre Island and Mustang Island during high 
  astronomical tides. 

* Timing...Through 1 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents are expected along Gulf-facing 
  beaches, especially near piers and jetties. Walking may be 
  difficult during high tide and vehicles may be inundated by 
  high 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.

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

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-050100-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190905T0600Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1153 AM CDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Through 1 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents are expected along Gulf-facing 
  beaches, especially near piers and jetties. These rip currents 
  are 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.

&&

$$

TMT/ANM
219 
WHUS44 KCRP 041951
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
251 PM CDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS AND MINOR COASTAL FLOODING THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...

.The combination of increased swells with large periods along 
with strong easterly winds will maintain a high risk for dangerous
rip currents through most of tonight for the Gulf facing beaches 
of the Middle Texas Coast. High astronomical tides will also favor
water running up to the base of dunes late this evening into the
early overnight hours around the time of high tide along North 
Padre Island and Mustang Island.

TXZ442-443-050800-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190905T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190905T0800Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
251 PM CDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* COASTAL FLOODING...Occasional tidal surf reaching the base of 
  the dunes on North Padre Island and Mustang Island during high 
  astronomical tides. 

* Timing...Through 3 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents are expected along Gulf-facing 
  beaches, especially near piers and jetties. Walking may be 
  difficult during high tide and vehicles may be inundated by 
  high 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.

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

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-050800-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190905T0800Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
251 PM CDT Wed Sep 4 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* TIMING...Through 3 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents are expected along Gulf-facing 
  beaches, especially near piers and jetties. These rip currents 
  are 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.

&&

$$

TMT
995 
WHUS44 KCRP 050758
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
258 AM CDT Thu Sep 5 2019


TXZ442-443-050900-
/O.EXP.KCRP.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-190905T0800Z/
/O.EXP.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190905T0800Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
258 AM CDT Thu Sep 5 2019

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

$$

TXZ345-447-050900-
/O.EXP.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-190905T0800Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
258 AM CDT Thu Sep 5 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

$$

ANM

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 3, 3:27 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCRP36 hr
Sep 3, 6:11 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPGoliad34 min

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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.