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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

September 25, 20244 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Sep 25, 2024, 4:02 AM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Sep 26, 2024, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 54 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Sep 25, 2024, 4:02 AM CDT (09:02 UTC)
In effect from: Sep 26, 2024, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired: Sep 28, 2024, 12:41 PM CDT
In force: 54 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 09:03 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, 9.0 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 853 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -100 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1227 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 22 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: -29 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.5

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The text

As transmitted.

986 
WHUS44 KCRP 250902
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
402 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-260000-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0013.240926T1200Z-240927T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
402 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$

NMP

8 follow-up statements

116 
WHUS44 KCRP 252021
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
321 PM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-261200-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0013.240926T1200Z-240927T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
321 PM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday 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

366 
WHUS44 KCRP 260843
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
343 AM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-261800-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.240927T0000Z-240928T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0013.240926T1200Z-240929T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
343 AM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM CDT this 
  morning through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

903 
WHUS44 KCRP 261649
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1149 AM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-271000-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.240927T0000Z-240928T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1149 AM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS
EVENING TO 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this 
  evening to 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* 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

051 
WHUS44 KCRP 271209
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
709 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-280000-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240928T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
709 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM 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...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and 
  Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANM

514 
WHUS44 KCRP 271842
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
142 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-281200-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240928T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
142 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM 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...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and 
  Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM 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.

&&

$$

ANM

028 
WHUS44 KCRP 280850
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
350 AM CDT Sat Sep 28 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-282100-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240928T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
350 AM CDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 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 7 AM CDT this 
  morning. 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.

&&

$$

KRS

912 
WHUS44 KCRP 281215
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
715 AM CDT Sat Sep 28 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-282015-
/O.EXP.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-240928T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
715 AM CDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

333 
WHUS44 KCRP 281741
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1241 PM CDT Sat Sep 28 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-281845-
/O.CAN.KCRP.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1241 PM CDT Sat Sep 28 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

A moderate risk of rip currents is expected for the rest of today
becoming low by Sunday.

$$

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Sep 25, 3:00 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	CRP	Calhoun	45 min
Sep 25, 3:19 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	CRP		56 min
Sep 25, 3:25 PM CDT	Small Craft Advisory	CRP		40 hr
Sep 25, 3:57 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	CRP	Refugio	48 min
Sep 25, 4:11 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	CRP		64 min
Sep 25, 4:14 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CRP	Aransas, Calhoun, Refugio	46 min
Sep 25, 4:46 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	CRP	Nueces	44 min
Sep 25, 4:56 PM CDT	Special Weather Statement	CRP	Victoria	49 min
Sep 25, 5:01 PM CDT	Special Marine Warning	CRP		119 min
Sep 25, 5:20 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	CRP	Kleberg, Nueces	23 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.