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Rip Current Statement 8, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

May 21, 20214 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at May 21, 2021, 3:03 AM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 21, 2021, 3:03 AM CDT (08:03 UTC)
Expired
May 24, 2021, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
4 days
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 08:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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, 8.1 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 2021-05-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 35 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 00:00Z on 2021-05-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 21 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
35 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-264 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1379 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
21 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
114 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.2

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The text

As transmitted.

374 
WHUS44 KCRP 210803
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
303 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

TXZ345-442-443-447-212000-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.210521T1400Z-210521T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0008.210521T0803Z-210523T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
303 AM CDT Fri May 21 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and 
  Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM this morning 
  to 3 PM CDT this afternoon. 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.

&&

$$

TE
10 follow-up statements
503 
WHUS44 KCRP 211920 AAA
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
220 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021

TXZ345-442-443-447-220000-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210521T2300Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210523T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
220 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Calhoun Islands, Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands and 
  Nueces Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM CDT this 
  evening. 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.

&&

$$
280 
WHUS44 KCRP 212020 AAB
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
320 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021

TXZ345-442-443-447-221100-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210523T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210523T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
320 PM CDT Fri May 21 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Calhoun Islands, Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands and 
  Nueces Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM 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.

&&

$$
701 
WHUS44 KCRP 220848
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
348 AM CDT Sat May 22 2021

TXZ345-442-443-447-222100-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210524T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
348 AM CDT Sat May 22 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Calhoun Islands, Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands and 
  Nueces Islands Counties.

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

&&

$$

TE
630 
WHUS44 KCRP 222013 AAA
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
313 PM CDT Sat May 22 2021

TXZ345-442-443-447-231200-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210524T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210524T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
313 PM CDT Sat May 22 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Calhoun Islands, Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands and 
  Nueces Islands Counties.

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

&&

$$
518 
WHUS44 KCRP 230844
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
344 AM CDT Sun May 23 2021

TXZ345-442-443-447-232000-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
344 AM CDT Sun May 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Calhoun Islands, Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands and 
  Nueces Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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.

&&

$$
525 
WHUS44 KCRP 231919
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
219 PM CDT Sun May 23 2021

TXZ345-442-443-447-240630-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
219 PM CDT Sun May 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Calhoun Islands, Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands and 
  Nueces Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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.

&&

$$
464 
WHUS44 KCRP 231920 
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
220 PM CDT Sun May 23 2021

TXZ345-442-443-447-241000-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
220 PM CDT Sun May 23 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Calhoun Islands, Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands and 
  Nueces Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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.

&&

$$
709 
WHUS44 KCRP 240737
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
237 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021

TXZ345-442-443-447-250000-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
237 AM CDT Mon May 24 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Calhoun Islands, Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands and 
  Nueces Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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.

&&

$$

87
425 
WHUS44 KCRP 241908
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
208 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

TXZ345-442-443-447-250315-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210526T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
208 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Calhoun Islands, Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands and 
  Nueces Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 7 PM CDT this 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.

&&

$$
443 
WHUS44 KCRP 242353
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
653 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

TXZ345-442-443-447-251200-
/O.EXP.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-210525T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210526T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
653 PM CDT Mon May 24 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Calhoun Islands, Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands and 
  Nueces Islands Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 21, 3:03 AM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCRPAransas, Calhoun, Kleberg, Nueces5 days
May 21, 7:34 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningCRPLive Oak8 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.