Rip Current Statement for Aransas Islands; Kleberg Islands; Nueces Islands +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Aransas Islands, Calhoun Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands
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- Moderate
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- Likely
What is happening
What: Dangerous rip currents expected. 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. Where: Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. When: From 7...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM CDT this morning through Friday evening. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential for minor coastal flooding, especially Friday.
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- Alert
Rip Current Statement issued October 8 at 1:33AM CDT until October 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Corpus Christi TX. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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