Corpus Christi, TX – Rain and thunderstorms are set to ramp up within hours, with wet roads and reduced visibility likely across South Texas by late Sunday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, rain chances surge to 70% Sunday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing behind a cold front pushing through the region. Rain continues into the evening and overnight, with many areas picking up around 0.5 inches, while localized totals could exceed 1 inch.
The unsettled pattern holds into early next week. Cities including Corpus Christi, Rockport, Kingsville, and Alice face repeated rounds of rain Monday and Tuesday, with storm chances between 60% and 65%. Combined rainfall totals could reach 1 to 1.5 inches, with isolated spots topping 2 inches, especially where storms train over the same locations.
Temperatures will also take a noticeable dip. Highs stay in the upper 60s to mid-70s through Tuesday, running 10 to 20 degrees below typical April levels. Gusty north to northeast winds will add a chill, especially near the coast.
Drivers should watch for ponding on roadways, especially along I-37 and US-181. Avoid flooded streets and allow extra stopping distance during heavier downpours.
Conditions begin to improve by midweek. Rain chances drop to 30% Wednesday before a sharp warm-up pushes highs near 90 to 92 degrees by Thursday.
Five Day Forecast for Corpus Christi, TX:
Sunday: Showers and storms, high 63–69°F
Monday: Scattered storms, high 69–75°F
Tuesday: Showers and storms, high 75–82°F
Wednesday: Isolated storms, high 80–89°F
Thursday: Partly cloudy, high 81–92°F
