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Rip Current Statement 11, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

May 20, 20224 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at May 20, 2022, 5:32 AM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 20, 2022, 5:32 AM CDT (10:32 UTC)
Expired
May 24, 2022, 7:00 AM 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 10:35 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, 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 2022-05-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2570 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 2022-05-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 1 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
2570 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-329 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
942 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
1 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
63 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-2.8

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The text

As transmitted.

612 
WHUS44 KCRP 201032
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
532 AM CDT Fri May 20 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-201800-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0011.220520T1032Z-220521T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0004.220520T1400Z-220521T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
532 AM CDT Fri May 20 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
  expected, especially during times of high tide. 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 7 PM CDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide at Bob Hall Pier is 10:33 AM.
  High tide at Port Aransas is 10:23 AM. High tide at Port
  O'Connor is 4:19 PM.

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.

&&

$$

CB
12 follow-up statements
979 
WHUS44 KCRP 201740
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1240 PM CDT Fri May 20 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-210145-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220521T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-220521T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1240 PM CDT Fri May 20 2022

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

* 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 this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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.

&&

$$

JCP
498 
WHUS44 KCRP 202011
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
311 PM CDT Fri May 20 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-210415-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220521T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-220521T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
311 PM CDT Fri May 20 2022

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

* 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 this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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.

&&

$$

JCP
167 
WHUS44 KCRP 202357
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
657 PM CDT Fri May 20 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-211000-
/O.CAN.KCRP.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220521T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-220521T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
657 PM CDT Fri May 20 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$

TMT
455 
WHUS44 KCRP 210835
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
335 AM CDT Sat May 21 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-212100-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-220522T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
335 AM CDT Sat May 21 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$

ANM
972 
WHUS44 KCRP 211321
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
821 AM CDT Sat May 21 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-212130-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0005.220521T1321Z-220522T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-220522T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
821 AM CDT Sat May 21 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY 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. 
  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, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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.

&&

$$

JCP
991 
WHUS44 KCRP 212013
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
313 PM CDT Sat May 21 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-220000-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220522T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-220522T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
313 PM CDT Sat May 21 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS 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. 
  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, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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.

&&

$$

ADAMS
063 
WHUS44 KCRP 220003
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
703 PM CDT Sat May 21 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-221200-
/O.EXP.KCRP.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-220522T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-220522T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
703 PM CDT Sat May 21 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and 
  Calhoun Islands 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
098 
WHUS44 KCRP 220802
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
302 AM CDT Sun May 22 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-230000-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-220524T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
302 AM CDT Sun May 22 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday 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
759 
WHUS44 KCRP 221500
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1000 AM CDT Sun May 22 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-230000-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0006.220522T1500Z-220523T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-220524T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1000 AM CDT Sun May 22 2022

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

* 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, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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.

&&

$$

ADAMS
083 
WHUS44 KCRP 222348
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
648 PM CDT Sun May 22 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-230800-
/O.CAN.KCRP.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-220523T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-220524T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
648 PM CDT Sun May 22 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

TMT
941 
WHUS44 KCRP 230936
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
436 AM CDT Mon May 23 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-232200-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-220524T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
436 AM CDT Mon May 23 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

TE
883 
WHUS44 KCRP 232041
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
Issued by National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
341 PM CDT Mon May 23 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-241200-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-220524T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
341 PM CDT Mon May 23 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 20, 3:10 AM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCRPAransas, Calhoun, Kleberg, Nueces16 hr
May 20, 9:54 AM CDTWind AdvisoryCRPAransas, Bee, Calhoun, Goliad, Kleberg, Nueces and 3 more10 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.