Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 10 at 1:57PM CDT until April 11 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 10, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
April 10, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* 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 8 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Aransas Islands; Kleberg Islands; Nueces Islands; Calhoun Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender: