Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
828 PM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024
TXZ345-442-443-447-181200-
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-241019T0600Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-241019T0600Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
828 PM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
Calhoun Islands Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT
Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday
night.
* 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.
&&
$$
EMF
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
922 PM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024
TXZ436>439-181030-
/O.EXT.KHGX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-241019T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KHGX.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241019T1200Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
922 PM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
Bolivar Peninsula.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, at times around high
tide on Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
morning.
* IMPACTS...At times of high tide, flooding of lots, parks, and
roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents
can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. If
caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don`t swim against the
current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If
unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
823 PM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024
TXZ451-454-455-180930-
/O.CON.KBRO.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241019T0600Z/
/O.CON.KBRO.RP.S.0030.000000T0000Z-241019T0000Z/
Kenedy Island-Willacy Island-Cameron Island-
823 PM CDT Thu Oct 17 2024
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kenedy Island, Willacy Island and Cameron Island
Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT
Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding is expected, with water reaching
or pushing into the dunes on South Padre Island. Vehicles,
except those with four wheel drive and high wheel bases, will
be unable to be driven on the beach. This includes locations
north of Public Beach Access #3. Minor to moderate beach
erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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.
&&
$$
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