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Rip Current Statement 8, NWS Corpus Christi, TX

April 18, 20254 counties in Texas

NWS Corpus Christi, TX issued this rip current statement at Apr 18, 2025, 5:45 PM CDT for 4 counties in Texas. It was in force for 49 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 18, 2025, 5:45 PM CDT (22:45 UTC)
Expired
Apr 20, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
49 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 22:42 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, 10.8 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 12:00Z on 2025-04-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 509 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 2025-04-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 4 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
509 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-676 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
766 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
4 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
115 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

922 
WHUS44 KCRP 182245
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
545 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-191100-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0008.250418T2245Z-250420T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
545 PM CDT Fri Apr 18 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces 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.

&&

$$

TE
6 follow-up statements
466 
WHUS44 KCRP 190743
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
243 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-192200-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250421T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
243 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
983 
WHUS44 KCRP 191535
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1035 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-200000-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0004.250419T1535Z-250420T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250421T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1035 AM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
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 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

KRS
600 
WHUS44 KCRP 200017
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
717 PM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-201200-
/O.EXP.KCRP.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250420T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250421T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
717 PM CDT Sat Apr 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

TE
060 
WHUS44 KCRP 200758
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
258 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-210000-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250421T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
258 AM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces 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.

&&

$$
931 
WHUS44 KCRP 201936
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
236 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

TXZ442-443-210000-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0005.250420T1936Z-250420T2300Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250421T0000Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
236 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT 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 6 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 7 PM CDT 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.

&&

$$

TXZ345-447-210000-
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250421T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
236 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 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...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.

&&

$$

TE
237 
WHUS44 KCRP 210017
CFWCRP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
717 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

TXZ345-442-443-447-210130-
/O.EXP.KCRP.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-250421T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
717 PM CDT Sun Apr 20 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

The High Rip Current Risk has expired. However, a MODERATE Risk
continues tonight and Monday.

$$

TE

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 18, 2:02 AM CDTWind AdvisoryCRPAransas, Bee, Calhoun, Duval, Goliad, Jim Wells and 6 more19 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.