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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

August 19, 20214 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Aug 19, 2021, 3:29 PM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Aug 20, 2021, 3:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 52 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 19, 2021, 3:29 PM CDT (20:29 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 20, 2021, 3:00 AM CDT
Expired
Aug 22, 2021, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
52 hr
Issued by
NWS Corpus Christi, TX

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

The nearest sounding before it

Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 12:00Z, 8.5 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 12:00Z on 2021-08-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2636 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 2021-08-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -92 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
2636 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
648 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
3 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-92 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-19 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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087 
WHUS44 KCRP 192029
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
329 PM CDT Thu Aug 19 2021

TXZ442-443-200700-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0032.210820T0700Z-210820T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0013.210820T0800Z-210821T0000Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
329 PM CDT Thu Aug 19 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM CDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* 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 2 AM to 10 AM CDT 
  Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 3 AM CDT Friday 
  through Friday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-200700-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0013.210820T0800Z-210821T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
329 PM CDT Thu Aug 19 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM CDT FRIDAY THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 3 AM CDT Friday through Friday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

TE
7 follow-up statements
573 
WHUS44 KCRP 200603
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
103 AM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021

TXZ442-443-201500-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0013.210820T0800Z-210821T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0032.210820T0700Z-210820T1500Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
103 AM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* 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, until 10 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-201500-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0013.210820T0800Z-210821T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
103 AM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANM
861 
WHUS44 KCRP 200756
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
256 AM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021

TXZ442-443-201600-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0013.210820T0800Z-210822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210820T1500Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
256 AM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-201600-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0013.210820T0800Z-210822T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
256 AM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANM
768 
WHUS44 KCRP 201625
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1125 AM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021

TXZ345-442-443-447-210030-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1125 AM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

TE
338 
WHUS44 KCRP 201953
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
253 PM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021

TXZ442-443-211500-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0033.210821T0800Z-210821T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
253 PM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 AM to 10 AM CDT 
  Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-211500-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
253 PM CDT Fri Aug 20 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

TE
860 
WHUS44 KCRP 210820
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
320 AM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021

TXZ442-443-211600-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210821T1500Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
320 AM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-211600-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
320 AM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* 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
994 
WHUS44 KCRP 211353
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
853 AM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021

TXZ442-443-220000-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T1200Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
853 AM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021

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

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

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-220000-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
853 AM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

TC
234 
WHUS44 KCRP 220017
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
717 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021

TXZ442-443-221200-
/O.EXP.KCRP.CF.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210822T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T1200Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
717 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-221200-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210822T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
717 PM CDT Sat Aug 21 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 19, 1:57 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCRP5 hr
Aug 19, 3:20 AM CDTHeat AdvisoryCRPDuval, Jim Wells, Kleberg, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen and 3 more17 hr
Aug 19, 3:29 PM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCRPKleberg, Nueces19 hr

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