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Rip Current Statement

Active

Aransas Islands; Kleberg Islands; Nueces Islands; Calhoun Islands

Starts Nov 15, 6:00 PM CST

Ends Nov 16, 6:00 PM CST

Issued Nov 14, 11:56 PM CST

Severity Moderate

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday afternoon.

* 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...Minor coastal flooding is also possible, especially late tonight into early Monday morning.

Instructions

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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