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Rip Current Statement 14, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

September 28, 20224 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Sep 28, 2022, 3:56 AM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Sep 28, 2022, 3:36 PM CDT. It was in force for 27 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 28, 2022, 3:56 AM CDT (08:56 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 28, 2022, 3:36 PM CDT
Expired
Sep 29, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
27 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 08:56 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, 8.9 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 2022-09-28Temperature 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 2022-09-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -55 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1704 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
6 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-55 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-51 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

717 
WHUS44 KCRP 280856
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
356 AM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022

TXZ442-443-282100-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0014.220929T1200Z-220930T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220930T1500Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
356 AM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY 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 Friday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning through 
  Thursday 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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-282100-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220930T1500Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
356 AM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$

87
3 follow-up statements
625 
WHUS44 KCRP 282036
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
336 PM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022

TXZ345-447-291200-
/O.EXB.KCRP.RP.S.0014.220928T2036Z-220930T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220930T1500Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
336 PM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Friday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

TXZ442-443-291200-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0014.220928T2036Z-220930T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220930T1500Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
336 PM CDT Wed Sep 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* 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 Friday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

TC
867 
WHUS44 KCRP 290935
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
435 AM CDT Thu Sep 29 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-292100-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-220930T1500Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-220930T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
435 AM CDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...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...Aransas Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Friday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

87
862 
WHUS44 KCRP 292037
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
337 PM CDT Thu Sep 29 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-300445-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-221001T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-220930T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
337 PM CDT Thu Sep 29 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* 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 1 AM CDT Saturday.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

BF

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 28, 3:54 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCRP45 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.