Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Corpus Christi, TX
Issued by NWS Corpus Christi, TX
667 FXUS64 KCRP 180633 AFDCRP Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX 133 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026 ...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER... .KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 131 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026 - Drier conditions through next week. - Seasonably hot conditions expected with moderate risk of heat illness. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 131 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026 A drier and more stable pattern is expected as a ridge will continue to build over South Texas over the weekend into next week, causing temperatures to be slightly above average and a decrease in cloud coverage. Through early next week, winds are expected to peak in the afternoon (10-15kts), with wind gusts approaching 25 kts. Additionally, in the mid levels, model guidance is showing some energy heading into South Texas. This energy could lead to a slight increase in rain chances on Wednesday. A few sea breeze showers and thunderstorms will be possible. Heading into midweek, the peak winds look to simmer down a bit, with isolated locations having wind speeds approaching 15kts, with wind gusts topping out at 20kts. Heat index values will range from 104- 109. && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 131 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026 VFR conditions prevail across South Texas. Light southeasterly winds of 5-12 knots early this morning will strengthen to 15-20 and gusts to 25 knots later this morning into afternoon. There may be brief periods of MVFR ceilings inland between 09-15Z but confidence is not high with coverage to make prevailing. && .MARINE... Issued at 131 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026 A moderate (BF 4) onshore flow is forecast for the next several days, with a fresh breeze developing along the coast south of Port Aransas in the afternoons. By midweek next week, overall flow will lower slightly to become more gentle to moderate (BF 3-4). Rain chances through the period will be very low (<10%). && .FIRE WEATHER... Issued at 131 AM CDT Sat Jul 18 2026 Rain chances are minimal through the period. Rh values west drop to low levels each afternoon, but winds remain below critical thresholds and fuel moisture levels are near normal in that area. Thus, elevated fire weather conditions are not expected through the period. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... Corpus Christi 94 79 94 76 / 0 0 0 0 Victoria 94 76 95 73 / 0 0 0 0 Laredo 102 78 104 76 / 0 0 0 0 Alice 98 76 99 73 / 0 0 0 0 Rockport 90 82 90 80 / 0 0 0 0 Cotulla 99 77 101 74 / 0 0 0 0 Kingsville 95 77 96 73 / 0 0 0 0 Navy Corpus 90 82 89 81 / 0 0 0 0 && .CRP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...None. GM...None. && $$ DISCUSSION...PH/DC AVIATION...EMF/94