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Rip Current Statement 12, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

October 3, 20254 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Oct 3, 2025, 1:07 PM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It took effect at Oct 3, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 3, 2025, 1:07 PM CDT (18:07 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 3, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 5, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
36 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 18:09 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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The nearest sounding before it

Brownsville Intl, TX (KBRO), launched 12:00Z, 6.1 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 2025-10-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 164 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 2025-10-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 16 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
164 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-16 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
932 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
9 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
16 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
26 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

727 
WHUS44 KCRP 031807
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
107 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-040600-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0008.251004T0000Z-251005T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0012.251004T0000Z-251005T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
107 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. 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, from 7 PM this evening 
  to 7 AM CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM 
  CDT this evening through Sunday morning.

* 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
6 follow-up statements
632 
WHUS44 KCRP 040442
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1142 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-041800-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251005T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-251005T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1142 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. 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, from 7 PM this evening to
  7 AM CDT Sunday during high tide. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, from 7 PM CDT this evening through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

EMF
922 
WHUS44 KCRP 040443 CCA
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1143 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-041800-
/O.COR.KCRP.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251005T1200Z/
/O.COR.KCRP.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-251005T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1143 PM CDT Fri Oct 3 2025

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

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. 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 7 AM CDT Sunday
  during high tide. For the High Rip Current Risk through Sunday 
  morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

EMF
670 
WHUS44 KCRP 041707
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1207 PM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-050600-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251005T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-251005T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1207 PM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025

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

* 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 Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday morning.

* 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
518 
WHUS44 KCRP 041710
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1210 PM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-050600-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251006T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-251005T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1210 PM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* 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 Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday morning.

* 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
079 
WHUS44 KCRP 050530
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1230 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-051400-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251007T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-251005T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1230 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* 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 PM CDT Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

EMF
149 
WHUS44 KCRP 051205
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
705 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-052015-
/O.EXP.KCRP.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-251005T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-251007T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
705 AM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025

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

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

KRS

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 3, 1:07 PM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCRPAransas, Calhoun, Kleberg, Nueces, Refugio, San Patricio3 days
Oct 3, 4:58 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCRP32 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.