... High rip current risk in effect through this evening...
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a high
rip current risk... which is in effect through this evening.
* Timing... today through midnight.
* Impacts... dangerous rip currents will be possible along
barrier island beaches of the mid Texas coast. The rip
currents will be most frequent and stronger near the vicinity
of structures such as jetties and piers. Both the strength and
frequency of these rip currents will result in surf that is
dangerous for all levels of swimmers. Rip currents are life-
threatening to anyone entering the surf.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
There is a high risk of rip currents.
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore... which occur most often at low spots or breaks in The
Sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins...
jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and the beach
patrol. Pay attention to flags and posted signs.
If you become caught in a rip current... do not panic. Remain calm
and begin to swim parallel to shore. Once you are away from the
force of the rip current... begin to swim back to the beach. Do
not attempt to swim directly against a rip current. Even a strong
swimmer can become exhausted quickly.
Corpus Christi, TX
Current Conditions
79 °F
Scattered Clouds
Updated — 9:51 PM CDT on May 26, 2012
Local Radar
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Corpus Christi
79 °F - Scattered Clouds
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Corpus Christi NAS
79 °F - Clear -
Ingleside
80 °F - Scattered Clouds
Forecast for Corpus Christi (78401)
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Sunday
Partly Cloudy
H 86° / L 73°
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Monday
Partly Cloudy
H 90° / L 75°
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Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
H 91° / L 75°
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Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
H 93° / L 77°
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Thursday
 Mostly Cloudy
H 93° / L 75°
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Partly cloudy. High of 86F with a heat index of 91F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday NightPartly cloudy. Low of 73F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph.
Partly cloudy. High of 90F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph.
Monday NightPartly cloudy. Low of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph.
Partly cloudy. High of 91F with a heat index of 97F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday NightPartly cloudy. Low of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 20 mph.
Partly cloudy in the morning, then overcast. High of 93F with a heat index of 106F. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday NightOvercast in the evening, then mostly cloudy. Low of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the SE at 10 to 20 mph.
Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 93F with a heat index of 102F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday NightMostly cloudy. Low of 75F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Statement as of 3:22 am CDT on May 26, 2012
Coastal Hazard Statement
