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Rip Current Statement 16, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

November 6, 20204 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Nov 6, 2020, 3:29 AM CST for 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Nov 7, 2020, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 12 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 6, 2020, 3:29 AM CST (09:29 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 7, 2020, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Nov 7, 2020, 6:00 PM CST
In force
12 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 09:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 00:00Z, 9.5 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 2020-11-06Temperature 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 2020-11-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 12 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
1253 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
30 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
12 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
30 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

244 
WHUS44 KCRP 060929
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
329 AM CST Fri Nov 6 2020

TXZ442-443-062200-
/O.EXP.KCRP.CF.Y.0052.000000T0000Z-201106T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0053.201107T0000Z-201107T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0016.201107T1200Z-201108T0000Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
329 AM CST Fri Nov 6 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM CST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Kleberg Islands and Nueces Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to 3 AM CST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 
  Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Poor driving conditions are expected as water 
  reaches the dunes, mainly near times of high tide. Some beach 
  access roads will be impassable. High water levels will also 
  approach low areas along the intracoastal waterways and bays. 
  Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. These rip currents can become 
  life-threatening to anyone entering the surf.

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.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-062200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0016.201107T1200Z-201108T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
329 AM CST Fri Nov 6 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Aransas Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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.

&&

$$

TH/TE
4 follow-up statements
539 
WHUS44 KCRP 062050
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
250 PM CST Fri Nov 6 2020

TXZ442-443-070900-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0053.201107T0000Z-201107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0016.201107T1200Z-201108T0000Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
250 PM CST Fri Nov 6 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 3 AM CST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Islands of Kleberg and Nueces Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to 3 AM CST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 
  Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Poor driving conditions are expected as water reaches
  the dunes, mainly near times of high tide. Some beach access
  roads will be impassable. Rip currents can sweep even the most 
  experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These 
  rip currents can become life-threatening to anyone entering the 
  surf.

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.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-070900-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0016.201107T1200Z-201108T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
250 PM CST Fri Nov 6 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Islands of Aransas and Calhoun Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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.

&&

$$

TMT
690 
WHUS44 KCRP 070522
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1122 PM CST Fri Nov 6 2020

TXZ442-443-071300-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-201107T0900Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0016.201107T1200Z-201108T0000Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
1122 PM CST Fri Nov 6 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Islands of Kleberg and Nueces Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to 3 AM CST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 
  Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Poor driving conditions are expected as water 
  reaches the dunes, mainly near times of high tide. Some beach 
  access roads will be impassable. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to 
  anyone entering the surf.

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.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-071300-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0016.201107T1200Z-201108T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1122 PM CST Fri Nov 6 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST SATURDAY
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Islands of Aransas and Calhoun Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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.

&&

$$
944 
WHUS44 KCRP 071144
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
544 AM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

TXZ442-443-072300-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0054.201108T0000Z-201108T1000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0016.201107T1200Z-201108T0000Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
544 AM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
4 AM CST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Kleberg Islands and Nueces Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to 4 AM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Poor driving conditions are expected as water reaches
  the dunes, mainly near times of high tide. Some beach access
  roads will be impassable. High water levels will also approach
  low areas along the intracoastal waterways and bays. Rip
  currents can sweep even the most experienced swimmers away from
  shore into deeper water. These rip currents can become life-
  threatening to anyone entering the surf.

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.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-072300-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0016.201107T1200Z-201108T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
544 AM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Islands of Aransas and Calhoun Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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.

&&

$$
907 
WHUS44 KCRP 071959
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
159 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

TXZ442-443-080400-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0054.201108T0000Z-201108T1000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-201108T0000Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
159 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

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

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

* WHERE...Kleberg Islands and Nueces Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to 4 AM CST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Poor driving conditions are expected as water 
  reaches the dunes, mainly near times of high tide. Some beach 
  access roads will be impassable. High water levels will also 
  approach low areas along the intracoastal waterways and bays. 
  Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. These rip currents can become 
  life- threatening to anyone entering the surf.

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.

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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-080000-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-201108T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
159 PM CST Sat Nov 7 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Islands of Aransas and Calhoun Counties.

* WHEN...Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 6, 3:29 AM CSTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCRPKleberg, Nueces24 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.