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Rip Current Statement 7, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

June 1, 20244 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Jun 1, 2024, 3:00 AM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Jun 1, 2024, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 1, 2024, 3:00 AM CDT (08:00 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 1, 2024, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Jun 5, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
5 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 08:01 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, 8.0 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 00:00Z on 2024-06-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2024-06-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 12 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
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No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
0 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
8 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
12 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

500 
WHUS44 KCRP 010800
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
300 AM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-020000-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0007.240601T1200Z-240603T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
300 AM CDT Sat Jun 1 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
635 
WHUS44 KCRP 020700
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
200 AM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-021500-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240604T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
200 AM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

NMP
326 
WHUS44 KCRP 021838
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
138 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-030900-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240604T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
138 PM CDT Sun Jun 2 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

JCP
574 
WHUS44 KCRP 030637
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
137 AM CDT Mon Jun 3 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-040000-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240605T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
137 AM CDT Mon Jun 3 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

TC
366 
WHUS44 KCRP 032300
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
600 PM CDT Mon Jun 3 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-041000-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0013.240604T0200Z-240604T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240605T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
600 PM CDT Mon Jun 3 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* 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 Tuesday evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 1 PM 
  CDT 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.

&&

$$

TE
947 
WHUS44 KCRP 040921
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
421 AM CDT Tue Jun 4 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-050000-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240606T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240604T1800Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
421 AM CDT Tue Jun 4 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* 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 Wednesday 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

NMP
413 
WHUS44 KCRP 041931
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
231 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-051200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0014.240605T0300Z-240605T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240606T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
231 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* 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 Wednesday 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 PM this 
  evening to 1 PM CDT Wednesday.

* 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
892 
WHUS44 KCRP 050456
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1156 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-051300-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240605T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240606T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1156 PM CDT Tue Jun 4 2024

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

&&

$$

TC
721 
WHUS44 KCRP 050713
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
213 AM CDT Wed Jun 5 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-051800-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240605T1800Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240606T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
213 AM CDT Wed Jun 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...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 1 PM CDT 
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  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.

&&

$$

TC
086 
WHUS44 KCRP 051951
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
251 PM CDT Wed Jun 5 2024

TXZ345-442-443-447-061200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0015.240606T0600Z-240606T1900Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240606T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
251 PM CDT Wed Jun 5 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* 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, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 AM to 2 PM CDT 
  Thursday.

* 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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 1, 8:32 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPGoliad43 min
Jun 1, 8:49 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPVictoria41 min
Jun 1, 9:16 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatCRPCalhoun, Victoria13 min
Jun 1, 9:24 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementCRPCalhoun, Goliad, Victoria51 min
Jun 1, 9:46 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryCRPCalhoun, Victoria59 min
Jun 1, 9:52 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCRPCalhoun23 min
Jun 1, 10:07 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningCRP113 min
Jun 1, 10:15 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCRPCalhoun30 min
Jun 1, 10:16 AM CDTTornado WarningCRPCalhoun19 min
Jun 1, 10:29 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningCRP31 min
Jun 1, 10:32 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningCRPCalhoun28 min
Jun 1, 11:55 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningCRP65 min
Jun 1, 1:00 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningCRP30 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.