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...
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.