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Rip Current Statement 4, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

January 23, 20234 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Jan 23, 2023, 3:29 AM CST for 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Jan 23, 2023, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 23, 2023, 3:29 AM CST (09:29 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2023, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 24, 2023, 6:00 PM CST
In force
36 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 09:29 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, 9.5 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 2023-01-23Temperature 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 2023-01-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 27 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
3187 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
27 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
33 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

738 
WHUS44 KCRP 230929
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
329 AM CST Mon Jan 23 2023

TXZ345-442-443-447-232200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0004.230123T1200Z-230124T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
329 AM CST Mon Jan 23 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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
6 follow-up statements
914 
WHUS44 KCRP 232023
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
223 PM CST Mon Jan 23 2023

TXZ345-442-443-447-241200-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230124T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
223 PM CST Mon Jan 23 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
180 
WHUS44 KCRP 240025
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
625 PM CST Mon Jan 23 2023

TXZ345-442-443-447-241200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0007.230124T0025Z-230124T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230124T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
625 PM CST Mon Jan 23 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* 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...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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
601 
WHUS44 KCRP 241106
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
506 AM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

TXZ345-442-443-447-241800-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230124T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230124T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
506 AM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
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, Nueces Islands and 
  Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST early 
  this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, until noon CST 
  today.

* 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
750 
WHUS44 KCRP 241752
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1152 AM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

TXZ345-442-443-447-250000-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230125T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1152 AM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this 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
503 
WHUS44 KCRP 242034
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
234 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

TXZ442-443-251200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0008.230124T2034Z-230125T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230125T0000Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
234 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST 
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 PM CST this 
  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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-250000-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230125T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
234 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this 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
401 
WHUS44 KCRP 250003
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
603 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

TXZ442-443-251200-
/O.EXP.KCRP.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230125T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230125T1200Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
603 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. A moderate risk of rip currents
  will continue overnight into Wednesday morning.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-250115-
/O.EXP.KCRP.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-230125T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
603 PM CST Tue Jan 24 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

A moderate risk of rip currents will continue overnight into
Wednesday morning.

$$

TC

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 23, 2:21 PM CSTRed Flag WarningCRPDuval, Jim Wells, La Salle, Webb30 hr
Jan 23, 2:22 PM CSTGale WarningCRP31 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.