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Rip Current Statement 7, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

March 13, 20234 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Mar 13, 2023, 2:30 PM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Mar 13, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 13, 2023, 2:30 PM CDT (19:30 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 13, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Mar 16, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
3 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 19:29 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, 7.5 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 12:00Z on 2023-03-13Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2023-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -29 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1131 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-29 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-111 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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124 
WHUS44 KCRP 131930
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
230 PM CDT Mon Mar 13 2023

TXZ345-442-443-447-141100-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0007.230314T0000Z-230315T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
230 PM CDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening 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.

&&

$$

TMT
8 follow-up statements
640 
WHUS44 KCRP 141215
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
715 AM CDT Tue Mar 14 2023

TXZ345-442-443-447-142015-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230315T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
715 AM CDT Tue Mar 14 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Continues 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.

&&

$$

TMT/PH
674 
WHUS44 KCRP 141256
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
756 AM CDT Tue Mar 14 2023

TXZ345-442-443-447-150200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0011.230314T1256Z-230315T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230315T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
756 AM CDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...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...Islands of Aransas, Kleberg, Nueces and Calhoun 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads along the beach
  with only isolated road closures expected off the beach. 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 along the
beach 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
430 
WHUS44 KCRP 150201
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
901 PM CDT Tue Mar 14 2023

TXZ345-442-443-447-151200-
/O.EXP.KCRP.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-230315T0200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230315T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
901 PM CDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TC
572 
WHUS44 KCRP 150826
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
326 AM CDT Wed Mar 15 2023

TXZ345-442-443-447-160000-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0012.230315T1600Z-230316T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230317T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
326 AM CDT Wed Mar 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT 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, from 11 AM this morning 
  to 7 PM CDT this evening. 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.

&&

$$
581 
WHUS44 KCRP 160054
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
754 PM CDT Wed Mar 15 2023

TXZ345-442-443-447-160900-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230317T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
754 PM CDT Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

EMF
084 
WHUS44 KCRP 160830
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
330 AM CDT Thu Mar 16 2023

TXZ345-442-443-447-162300-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0013.230316T1600Z-230317T0700Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230317T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
330 AM CDT Thu Mar 16 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* 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 11 AM this morning 
  to 2 AM CDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  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.

&&

$$

TXZ245-342>344-346-347-162300-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0013.230316T1600Z-230317T0700Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-
Coastal San Patricio-Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-
330 AM CDT Thu Mar 16 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Aransas, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, 
  Coastal San Patricio, Coastal Refugio and Coastal Calhoun 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 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.

&&

$$
863 
WHUS44 KCRP 162032
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
332 PM CDT Thu Mar 16 2023

TXZ345-442-443-447-170700-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230317T0700Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230317T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
332 PM CDT Thu Mar 16 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK 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...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and 
  Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM CDT Friday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

TXZ245-342>344-346-347-170700-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230317T0700Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-
Coastal San Patricio-Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-
332 PM CDT Thu Mar 16 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Aransas, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, 
  Coastal San Patricio, Coastal Refugio and Coastal Calhoun 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

ANM
157 
WHUS44 KCRP 170009 AAA
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
709 PM CDT Thu Mar 16 2023

TXZ345-442-443-447-170700-
/O.EXP.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230317T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230317T0700Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
709 PM CDT Thu Mar 16 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

TXZ245-342>344-346-347-170700-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230317T0700Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-
Coastal San Patricio-Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-
709 PM CDT Thu Mar 16 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Aransas, Coastal Kleberg, Coastal Nueces, 
  Coastal San Patricio, Coastal Refugio and Coastal Calhoun 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 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.

&&

$$

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Sources

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