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Rip Current Statement 19, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

November 17, 20244 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Nov 17, 2024, 2:49 AM CST for 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Nov 17, 2024, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 24 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 17, 2024, 2:49 AM CST (08:49 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 17, 2024, 6:00 PM CST
Expired
Nov 18, 2024, 6:00 PM CST
In force
24 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 08:49 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, 8.8 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 2024-11-17Temperature 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 2024-11-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 54 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
1341 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
54 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
52 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

333 
WHUS44 KCRP 170849
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
249 AM CST Sun Nov 17 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-172200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0019.241118T0000Z-241119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-241118T2300Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
249 AM CST Sun Nov 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST
MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM CST Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening through 
  Monday afternoon.

* 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>344-346-347-172200-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-241118T2300Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-
Coastal San Patricio-Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-
249 AM CST Sun Nov 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM CST Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

EMF
3 follow-up statements
062 
WHUS44 KCRP 172151
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
351 PM CST Sun Nov 17 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-181100-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-241118T2300Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0019.241118T0000Z-241119T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
351 PM CST Sun Nov 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST
MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM CST Monday.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon.

* 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>344-346-347-181100-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-241118T2300Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-
Coastal San Patricio-Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-
351 PM CST Sun Nov 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM CST Monday.

* 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
892 
WHUS44 KCRP 180839
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
239 AM CST Mon Nov 18 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-190000-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-241119T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-241119T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
239 AM CST Mon Nov 18 2024

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

* 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 Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through this afternoon.

* 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>344-346-347-190000-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-241119T1200Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-
Coastal San Patricio-Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-
239 AM CST Mon Nov 18 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
892 
WHUS44 KCRP 190027
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
627 PM CST Mon Nov 18 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-191200-
/O.EXP.KCRP.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-241119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-241119T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
627 PM CST Mon Nov 18 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* 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.

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>344-346-347-191200-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0027.000000T0000Z-241119T1200Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Kleberg-Coastal Nueces-
Coastal San Patricio-Coastal Refugio-Coastal Calhoun-
627 PM CST Mon Nov 18 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday.

* 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
Nov 17, 5:38 AM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryCRPBee, Calhoun, Goliad, Jim Wells, Kleberg, Live Oak and 4 more2 hr
Nov 17, 1:53 PM CSTWind AdvisoryCRPDuval, Jim Wells, Kleberg, La Salle, Live Oak, McMullen and 3 more15 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.