Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Corpus Christi, TX
Issued by NWS Corpus Christi, TX
310 FXUS64 KCRP 071918 AFDCRP Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX 218 PM CDT Mon Sep 7 2026 ...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE... .KEY MESSAGES... Issued at 217 PM CDT Mon Sep 7 2026 - Moderate to occasionally High risk of heat-related impacts through this week, peak afternoon heat indices 105-110 degrees - Low chances (15-30%) for seabreeze-driven showers and storms each afternoon and evening through Friday. Slightly greater chances and coverage Wednesday. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 217 PM CDT Mon Sep 7 2026 Rain chances will remain in the forecast every afternoon this week as the seabreeze moves westward. The best chances for these scattered seabreeze thunderstorms will be across the Coastal Plains and Brush Country. A mid-level disturbance will move across the region mid-week promoting low to medium (20-60%) chances for showers and thunderstorms across the eastern half with the best across the Victoria Crossroads. The ample moisture and warm temperatures this week will promote elevated hist risk conditions each day. Heat index values will be within 105-110 degrees each afternoon with a moderate to high risk of heat-related impacts. If working outdoors, make sure to take frequent breaks and hydrate adequately. More heat safety information can be found at weather.gov/heat && .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 217 PM CDT Mon Sep 7 2026 VFR conditions are generally expected throughout this TAF cycle with gusty winds in the afternoon. Some sites can see an isolated thunderstorm or two, mainly at ALI and VCT.&& .MARINE... Issued at 217 PM CDT Mon Sep 7 2026 Light south to southeast winds during the morning hours will increase to gentle to moderate in the afternoon and evening hours through the middle of the week. We`ll have low rain chances daily with a medium chance for showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday. && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 205 AM CDT Mon Sep 7 2026 Above normal moisture will continue to negate fire weather concerns through much of this work week as minimum relative humidity stays above 30 percent. Daily low rain chances along the seabreeze with southeasterly winds generally sustained between 5-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Elevated fire weather conditions creep back this upcoming weekend with relative humidity dropping 25-30 percent over the Brush Country and winds increasing slightly. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Corpus Christi 79 97 79 96 / 0 10 10 30 Victoria 77 101 77 99 / 0 30 10 50 Laredo 79 104 78 103 / 10 20 10 0 Alice 76 102 75 101 / 0 30 0 10 Rockport 82 94 81 93 / 0 0 20 30 Cotulla 77 103 77 102 / 0 10 0 0 Kingsville 77 100 77 99 / 0 10 0 20 Navy Corpus 82 92 82 91 / 0 0 10 20 && .CRP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...None. GM...None. && $$ DISCUSSION...JCP/84 AVIATION...JCP/84