Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued May 19 at 3:01AM CDT until May 20 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 19, 2026 - 1:01am
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
Calhoun Islands Counties.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* 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.
Instruction:
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: