WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, October 1, 2022
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COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
337 PM CDT Thu Sep 29 2022
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
Calhoun Islands Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Saturday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, until 7 AM CDT Saturday.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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