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Rip Current Statement 7, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

April 20, 20224 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Apr 20, 2022, 10:59 AM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 20, 2022, 10:59 AM CDT (15:59 UTC)
Expired
Apr 24, 2022, 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 15:58 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, 4.0 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 2022-04-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 985 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 2022-04-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 44 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
985 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-212 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
544 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
44 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
202 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.5

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The text

As transmitted.

424 
WHUS44 KCRP 201559
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1059 AM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-210000-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0007.220420T1559Z-220421T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220421T1800Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1059 AM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

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

* 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 PM CDT 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  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.

&&

$$

ANM
10 follow-up statements
044 
WHUS44 KCRP 201951
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
251 PM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-211200-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220421T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220421T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
251 PM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
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 1 PM CDT 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  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.

&&

$$

ANM
883 
WHUS44 KCRP 210750
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
250 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-212100-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220423T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220423T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
250 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY 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 Friday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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.

&&

$$

TE
754 
WHUS44 KCRP 211933
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
233 PM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-221000-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220423T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220423T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
233 PM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

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

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

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

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

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.

&&

$$

TMT
874 
WHUS44 KCRP 220756
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
256 AM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-222100-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
256 AM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

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

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

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

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

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
076 
WHUS44 KCRP 222002
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
302 PM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-231015-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
302 PM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS 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...Islands of Calhoun, Aransas, Kleberg and Nueces 
  Counties.

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

&&

$$

TMT
751 
WHUS44 KCRP 230222
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
922 PM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-231230-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
922 PM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS 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...Islands of Calhoun, Aransas, Kleberg and Nueces 
  Counties.

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

&&

$$
890 
WHUS44 KCRP 230830
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
330 AM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-240000-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220425T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
330 AM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY 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...Islands of Calhoun, Aransas, Kleberg and Nueces 
  Counties.

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

&&

$$
011 
WHUS44 KCRP 231941
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
241 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-241000-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220424T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220425T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
241 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...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...Islands of Calhoun, Aransas, Kleberg and Nueces 
  Counties.

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

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.

&&

$$

TMT
996 
WHUS44 KCRP 240221
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
921 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-241230-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0003.220424T1500Z-220424T2200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220425T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
921 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM CDT
SUNDAY...

* 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 10 AM to 5 PM CDT 
  Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
885 
WHUS44 KCRP 240801
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
301 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022

TXZ345-442-443-447-250000-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0003.220424T1500Z-220424T2200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220425T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
301 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 5 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 10 AM to 5 PM CDT 
  Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 20, 3:13 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCRP18 hr
Apr 20, 8:31 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPNueces44 min
Apr 20, 9:36 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningCRP54 min
Apr 20, 9:47 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPKleberg28 min
Apr 20, 10:12 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPKleberg33 min
Apr 20, 10:30 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningCRP45 min
Apr 20, 10:47 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPKleberg28 min
Apr 20, 11:08 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningCRP52 min

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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.