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Rip Current Statement 6, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

April 19, 20224 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Apr 19, 2022, 10:16 AM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 19, 2022, 10:16 AM CDT (15:16 UTC)
Expired
Apr 20, 2022, 6:28 AM CDT
In force
20 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 15:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 12:00Z, 3.3 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 2022-04-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 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 2022-04-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 7 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
580 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
7 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
123 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

177 
WHUS44 KCRP 191516
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1016 AM CDT Tue Apr 19 2022

TXZ345-442-443-200000-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0006.220419T1516Z-220420T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220420T1800Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
1016 AM CDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT 
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

TXZ447-200000-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0006.220419T1516Z-220420T1200Z/
Calhoun Islands-
1016 AM CDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Calhoun Islands County.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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
3 follow-up statements
275 
WHUS44 KCRP 192113
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
413 PM CDT Tue Apr 19 2022

TXZ345-442-443-201200-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220420T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-220420T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
413 PM CDT Tue Apr 19 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT 
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

TXZ447-201200-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-220420T1200Z/
Calhoun Islands-
413 PM CDT Tue Apr 19 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Calhoun Islands County.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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
054 
WHUS44 KCRP 200807
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
307 AM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

TXZ447-201615-
/O.EXB.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220421T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-220420T1200Z/
Calhoun Islands-
307 AM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Calhoun Islands County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 7 AM CDT this 
  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...

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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-442-443-201615-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220421T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-220420T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
307 AM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 7 AM CDT this 
  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.

&&

$$

TE
876 
WHUS44 KCRP 201128
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
628 AM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-201930-
/O.CAN.KCRP.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-220420T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220421T1800Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
628 AM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TE

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 19, 3:58 AM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCRPAransas, Calhoun, Kleberg, Nueces5 days
Apr 19, 4:03 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCRP47 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.