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Rip Current Statement
ActiveAransas Islands; Kleberg Islands; Nueces Islands; Calhoun Islands
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Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
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Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 9 AM CST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 PM CST this evening through Monday afternoon.
* 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.
Instructions
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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