Weather Alert Watch
Moderate Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement for Aransas Islands; Kleberg Islands; Nueces Islands +1 more

What: For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. Impacts: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the most...

TXAransas Islands; Kleberg Islands; Nueces Islands; Calhoun Islands

Official alert brief

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.

Instructions

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.