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Rip Current Statement

Active

Aransas Islands; Kleberg Islands; Nueces Islands; Calhoun Islands

Starts Oct 8, 7:00 AM CDT

Ends Oct 9, 7:00 PM CDT

Issued Oct 8, 1:33 AM CDT

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 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.

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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