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Rip Current Statement 7, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

April 3, 20254 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Apr 3, 2025, 3:12 PM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It was in force for 64 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 3, 2025, 3:12 PM CDT (20:12 UTC)
Expired
Apr 6, 2025, 7:00 AM CDT
In force
64 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 20:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Corpus Christi, TX (KCRP), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 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 12:00Z on 2025-04-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1800 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, Corpus Christi, TX at 12:00Z on 2025-04-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 407 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
1800 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-544 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1009 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
407 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
509 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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181 
WHUS44 KCRP 032012
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-040600-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0007.250403T2012Z-250404T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250404T0600Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ245-347-040600-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-250404T0600Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Calhoun-
312 PM CDT Thu Apr 3 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Aransas and Coastal Calhoun Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
673 
WHUS44 KCRP 040749
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
249 AM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-051200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.250404T0749Z-250405T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250404T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
249 AM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...
...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 AM CDT 
  Saturday. 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.

&&

$$

TXZ245-347-051200-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.250404T0749Z-250405T1200Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Calhoun-
249 AM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Aransas and Coastal Calhoun Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* 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
805 
WHUS44 KCRP 041153
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
653 AM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-051200-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250406T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250405T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
653 AM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

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

* 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, until 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.

&&

$$

TXZ245-347-051200-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250405T1200Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Calhoun-
653 AM CDT Fri Apr 4 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Aransas and Coastal Calhoun Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ANM
771 
WHUS44 KCRP 050845
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
345 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-051645-
/O.CAN.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250405T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0003.250405T2000Z-250406T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250405T1100Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
345 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* 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 6 AM CDT early 
  this morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM this 
  afternoon to 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ245-347-051645-
/O.CAN.KCRP.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250405T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0003.250405T2000Z-250406T0600Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Calhoun-
345 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Aransas and Coastal Calhoun Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

JCP
805 
WHUS44 KCRP 050928
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
428 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-051730-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250406T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0003.250405T2000Z-250406T0600Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
428 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

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

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* 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 this evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 1 
  AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ245-347-051730-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0003.250405T2000Z-250406T0600Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Calhoun-
428 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Aransas and Coastal Calhoun Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

JCP
813 
WHUS44 KCRP 051023
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
523 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-051830-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0003.250405T1600Z-250406T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250406T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
523 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

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

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* 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 this evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 1 
  AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ245-347-051830-
/O.EXT.KCRP.CF.Y.0003.250405T1600Z-250406T0600Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Calhoun-
523 AM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING
TO 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Aransas and Coastal Calhoun Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

JCP
004 
WHUS44 KCRP 051820
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
120 PM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-060600-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250406T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250406T0600Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
120 PM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
SUNDAY...

* 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 Sunday morning. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$

TXZ245-347-060600-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250406T0600Z/
Coastal Aransas-Coastal Calhoun-
120 PM CDT Sat Apr 5 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Aransas and Coastal Calhoun Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
272 
WHUS44 KCRP 060823
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
323 AM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-061200-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-250406T1200Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
323 AM CDT Sun Apr 6 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 3, 12:09 PM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCRPAransas, Calhoun, Kleberg, Nueces13 hr

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Sources

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