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Rip Current Statement 11, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

August 15, 20254 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Aug 15, 2025, 11:13 AM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It was in force for 32 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 15, 2025, 11:13 AM CDT (16:13 UTC)
Expired
Aug 16, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
32 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 16:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Brownsville Intl, TX (KBRO), launched 12:00Z, 4.2 hours before the alert went out and 224 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, Brownsville Intl, TX at 12:00Z on 2025-08-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1462 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Brownsville Intl, TX at 12:00Z on 2025-08-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -5 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
1462 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-11 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
676 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
7 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-5 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
2 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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358 
WHUS44 KCRP 151613
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1113 AM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

TXZ442-443-160015-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0007.250815T2200Z-250816T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0011.250815T1613Z-250816T1800Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
1113 AM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 AM CDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this 
  afternoon to 9 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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-160015-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0011.250815T1613Z-250816T1800Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1113 AM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* 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
4 follow-up statements
473 
WHUS44 KCRP 151702
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1202 PM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

TXZ442-443-160115-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250817T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0007.250815T2200Z-250816T1400Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
1202 PM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

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

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this 
  afternoon to 9 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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-160115-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250817T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1202 PM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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
912 
WHUS44 KCRP 152329
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
629 PM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

TXZ442-443-161200-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250816T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250817T0000Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
629 PM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this 
  afternoon to 9 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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-161200-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250817T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
629 PM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
378 
WHUS44 KCRP 160530
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1230 AM CDT Sat Aug 16 2025

TXZ442-443-161400-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-250816T1400Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250817T0000Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
1230 AM CDT Sat Aug 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 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...Kleberg Islands and Nueces Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-161400-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250817T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1230 AM CDT Sat Aug 16 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

EMF
442 
WHUS44 KCRP 161803
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
103 PM CDT Sat Aug 16 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-170000-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250817T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
103 PM CDT Sat Aug 16 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 15, 11:13 AM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCRPKleberg, Nueces22 hr
Aug 15, 11:14 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCRP14 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.