Update AFD Area Forecast Discussion — Wed Apr 8, 2026 3:12 PM

AFDCRP

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
154 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE, FIRE WEATHER...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 146 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

- Low to medium rainfall chances late this week

- Increasing temperatures rest of the week

- Minor coastal flooding possible during high tide

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 146 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

Temperatures and moisture will increase this week and through the
weekend with southeasterly flow. PWATs will increase to 1.4-1.7"
late this week and into the weekend. Meanwhile, a shortwave will
move across South Texas, leading to a low to medium (30-60%) chance
of showers and thunderstorms Thursday, then decreasing to a low (15-
30%) chance through the weekend.

We will continue to monitor for minor coastal flooding along the
Middle Texas coast through the weekend, likely due to persistent
onshore flow and long period swell. Minor coastal flooding with up
to 1 ft MSL inundation will be possible during periods of high tide
into the weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 146 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

Brief MVFR ceilings will be continue across the western terminals
through this afternoon, so have included a TEMPO group for LRD.
Otherwise, expect VFR conditions across South Texas until tonight,
when MVFR ceilings will develop. There is low confidence in IFR
conditions so have not put a mention of this in the TAFs but felt it
is important to mention.

&&

.MARINE...
Issued at 146 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

Southeasterly gentle to moderate (BF 3-4) breeze will become more
moderate (BF 4) this weekend. Periods of fresh (BF 5) breezes are
expected late this weekend and early into next week. Low to medium
(30-60%) chances for rain will develop Thursday and continue through
the weekend.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 146 PM CDT Wed Apr 8 2026

Increasing moisture, generally light winds, and a continued low to
medium chance for precipitation will inhibit fire weather concerns
through early next week. Elevated fire weather conditions are not
expected at this time.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Corpus Christi    66  80  67  80 /   0  30  50  50
Victoria          61  82  64  82 /   0  30  30  60
Laredo            68  81  67  83 /  20  50  60  50
Alice             64  82  65  83 /   0  40  50  50
Rockport          68  80  69  80 /  10  30  50  50
Cotulla           65  83  66  84 /  10  50  50  50
Kingsville        65  81  66  81 /   0  30  50  50
Navy Corpus       70  77  70  78 /  10  30  60  50

&&

.CRP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
TX...None.
GM...None.
&&

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