Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1024 AM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026
TXZ345-442-443-447-090730-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.261008T1524Z-261011T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-261010T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1024 AM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
* 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 7 AM CDT Sunday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.
* 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.
&&
$$
JCP
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
215 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026
GMZ270-275-090700-
/O.CON.KCRP.SC.Y.0047.000000T0000Z-261010T0000Z/
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to
60 NM-
215 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25
knots and seas 5 to 8 feet.
* WHERE...Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60
NM and Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from
20 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
BF
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
157 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026
GMZ170-175-090600-
/O.NEW.KBRO.SC.Y.0038.261009T0600Z-261010T1200Z/
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-
157 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 5 to 8 ft expected.
* WHERE...Offshore Gulf waters between the mouth of the Rio
Grande and Baffin Bay from 20 to 60 nm.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 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.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
132 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026
GMZ350-355-370-375-090245-
/O.CON.KHGX.SC.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-261010T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to
60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM-
132 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 5 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...Portions of Gulf of America.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hurricane Isaias will remain well east of
our region. However, fringe effects in the form of hazardous
seas, gusty Gulf winds, rip currents, and above normal coastal
water levels are likely along the Upper Texas Coast. Conditions
are expected to worsen tonight into Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
$$
Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
139 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026
TXZ436>439-090245-
/O.CON.KHGX.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-261010T0600Z/
Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island-
Bolivar Peninsula-
139 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Gulf-facing beaches, including the Matagorda
Peninsula, Brazoria County beaches, Galveston Island and the
Bolivar Peninsula.
* WHEN...Through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The risk of strong rip currents may linger
through Saturday afternoon. Hazard statement may be extended.
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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1024 AM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026
TXZ345-442-443-447-090730-
/O.NEW.KCRP.CF.Y.0021.261008T1524Z-261011T1200Z/
/O.CON.KCRP.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-261010T0000Z/
Aransas Islands-Kleberg Islands-Nueces Islands-Calhoun Islands-
1024 AM CDT Thu Oct 8 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Aransas Islands, Kleberg Islands, Nueces Islands and
Calhoun Islands Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Sunday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the most experienced swimmers away from shore into deeper
water. These rip currents can become life-threatening to
anyone entering the surf.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
JCP
