Texas Rip Current Statement | Effective 05/17/2026 22:50
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
Calhoun Islands Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM CDT this morning 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.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a