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Rip Current Statement 18, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

November 9, 20224 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Nov 9, 2022, 2:52 AM CST for 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Nov 9, 2022, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 60 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 9, 2022, 2:52 AM CST (08:52 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 9, 2022, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Nov 11, 2022, 6:00 PM CST
In force
60 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 08:53 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 2022-11-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 758 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 2022-11-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -1 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
758 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-26 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
873 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-1 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
10 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

230 
WHUS44 KCRP 090852
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
252 AM CST Wed Nov 9 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-092200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0018.221109T1200Z-221111T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
252 AM CST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST THIS MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST this morning through Thursday 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
5 follow-up statements
559 
WHUS44 KCRP 092027
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
227 PM CST Wed Nov 9 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-101145-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0009.221109T2200Z-221110T0400Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-221111T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
227 PM CST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST 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 10 PM CST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  afternoon.

* 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
953 
WHUS44 KCRP 100440
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1040 PM CST Wed Nov 9 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-101245-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-221111T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1040 PM CST Wed Nov 9 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

JCP
204 
WHUS44 KCRP 100917
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
317 AM CST Thu Nov 10 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-102130-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0010.221110T2100Z-221111T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-221112T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
317 AM CST Thu Nov 10 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM this 
  afternoon to midnight CST tonight. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
825 
WHUS44 KCRP 102027
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
227 PM CST Thu Nov 10 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-110600-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0010.221110T2100Z-221111T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-221112T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
227 PM CST Thu Nov 10 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding and dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM this 
  afternoon to midnight CST tonight. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

EMF
092 
WHUS44 KCRP 110610
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1210 AM CST Fri Nov 11 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-120000-
/O.EXP.KCRP.CF.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-221111T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-221112T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1210 AM CST Fri Nov 11 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through this 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 9, 4:52 AM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryCRPGoliad, Victoria4 hr
Nov 9, 2:27 PM CSTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCRPAransas, Calhoun, Kleberg, Nueces8 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.