Get Forecast Bar
Weather alerts on your iPhone
Back to All Alerts
Rip Current Statement
ActiveAransas Islands; Kleberg Islands; Nueces Islands; Calhoun Islands
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Moderate
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Sunday.
* 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.
Data from the National Weather Service
Service provided by Forecast Bar