Update AFD Area Forecast Discussion — Tue Apr 7, 2026 7:06 AM

AFDCRP

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
603 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 600 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

- Near normal temperatures through the end of the work week

- Coastal flooding possible Tuesday during times of high tide

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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1233 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

Slightly below normal temperatures will continue tomorrow with near
normal temperatures returning Wednesday with above normal
temperatures not returning until late this weekend. Our next chances
for rain will be late this work week as a shortwave is expected to
move across the area. Sufficient moisture and the provided lift from
the shortwave will promote medium (30-45%) chances for rain Thursday
through Friday. One of the most interesting wrinkles in the forecast
will be the potential for coastal flooding. Tide levels combined
with wind and swell values show the expectation that coastal
flooding will once again remain below criteria values, however, the
long period swells have pushed water to the dunes at spots across
the Middle Texas Coast during times of high tide. Therefore, will
not issue an advisory and will defer to the morning shift tomorrow
to evaluate conditions and view webcams before high tide at noon.

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.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 600 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

VFR conditions will prevail through majority of the period
under mostly clear skies. Winds are expected to increase as we
head into the afternoon around 10-15 knots. Possibility for MVFR
ceilings at the western terminals is increasing (LRD and COT).
Will continue to monitor the possibility for those ceilings to
spread east toward ALI.

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.MARINE...
Issued at 1233 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

An easterly gentle to moderate breeze (BF 3-4) will continue Tuesday
before veering to the southeast Tuesday night. Dry conditions are
expected through Tuesday night with low chances (20-30%) return
Wednesday and increasing to medium chances (40-55%) Thursday through
Friday.

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.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 1233 AM CDT Tue Apr 7 2026

Although drier conditions will continue through Wednesday, slight
rain and thunderstorm chances return to the forecast late this work
week. Relative humidity values will remain above critical
thresholds. Therefore, elevated fire weather conditions are not
expected.

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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Corpus Christi    76  63  78  67 /   0  20  20  20
Victoria          79  56  80  62 /   0  10  20  10
Laredo            80  62  81  68 /   0  10  20  20
Alice             80  60  80  64 /   0  10  20  20
Rockport          77  66  80  69 /   0  20  20  20
Cotulla           80  58  80  66 /   0  10  20  10
Kingsville        78  60  79  66 /   0  10  20  20
Navy Corpus       75  68  77  70 /   0  20  30  20

&&

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

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