Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
157 PM CDT Fri Apr 10 2026

TXZ345-442-443-447-110100-
/O.NEW.KCRP.RP.S.0001.260410T1857Z-260412T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260411T0100Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
157 PM CDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
  Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this
  evening.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

ANM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1218 PM CDT Fri Apr 10 2026

TXZ436>439-111200-
/O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260412T0200Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
1218 PM CDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
  Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
  Bolivar Peninsula.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high rip current risk may extend into
  early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. 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.

&&

$$