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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1202 PM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

TXZ442-443-160115-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250817T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0007.250815T2200Z-250816T1400Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
1202 PM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
  expected.

* WHERE...Kleberg Islands and Nueces Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this
  afternoon to 9 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.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
536 PM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

GMZ330-350-370-160300-
/O.EXT.KHGX.SC.Y.0050.000000T0000Z-250816T0300Z/
Matagorda Bay-
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to
60 NM-
536 PM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Matagorda Bay, Coastal waters from Freeport to
  Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM and Waters from Freeport
  to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lingering swell diminishing overnight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1147 AM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

GMZ250-255-160045-
/O.EXA.KCRP.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-250816T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out
20 NM-
1147 AM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20
  NM and Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship
  Channel out 20 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong to very strong winds and/or increased seas
  will result in hazardous marine conditions especially for
  inexperienced mariners with smaller vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1147 AM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

GMZ270-275-160045-
/O.COR.KCRP.SC.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-250816T1200Z/
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-
1147 AM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas 8 to 10 feet and southeast winds frequently gusting
  from 20-25 knots.

* WHERE...Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60
  NM and Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from
  20 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Strong to very strong winds and/or increased seas
  will result in hazardous marine conditions especially for
  inexperienced mariners with smaller vessels.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

JCP

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1128 AM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

GMZ150-155-170-175-160030-
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0041.250815T1628Z-250816T1200Z/
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield out 20 nm-
Gulf waters from Port Mansfield to the Rio Grande extending from
20 to 60 nm-
Gulf waters from Baffin Bay to Port Mansfield extending from
20 to 60 nm-
1128 AM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Seas around 7 ft.

* WHERE...Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio Grande and
  Baffin Bay from 0 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1202 PM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

TXZ345-447-160115-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250817T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1202 PM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Aransas Islands and Calhoun Islands Counties.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

JCP

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1202 PM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

TXZ442-443-160115-
/O.EXT.KCRP.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-250817T0000Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.CF.Y.0007.250815T2200Z-250816T1400Z/
Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-
1202 PM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 AM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
  expected.

* WHERE...Kleberg Islands and Nueces Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this
  afternoon to 9 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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1151 AM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

TXZ436>439-160100-
/O.NEW.KHGX.RP.S.0017.250815T1651Z-250817T0200Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
1151 AM CDT Fri Aug 15 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
  Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
  Bolivar Peninsula.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties, and piers. 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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