Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 8 at 1:33AM CDT until October 9 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Corpus Christi TX
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 7, 2026 - 11:33pm
Expires:
October 8, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Aransas Islands; Kleberg Islands; Nueces Islands; Calhoun Islands
Forcast Office:
NWS Corpus Christi TX
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov