Texas Rip Current Statement | Effective 05/19/2026 21:23

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued May 19 at 11:23PM CDT until May 20 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 19, 2026 - 9:23pm
Expires: 
May 20, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* 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 Wednesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 AM to 6 PM CDT Wednesday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides today generally mid-morning on the ocean-facing beaches.
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