Corpus Christi, Texas – Humid Gulf air will make 90 degrees feel as hot as 106 today across Corpus Christi. Sunshine and increasing coastal winds will keep heat stress elevated well beyond this morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, today’s high reaches 90 degrees. Heat index values could climb to 106. Southeast winds increase to 9 to 14 mph this afternoon, with gusts reaching 18 mph.
Corpus Christi International Airport reported 79 degrees before 8 a.m. Humidity stood at 90%, producing an 83-degree heat index.
Sunday repeats the pattern. The temperature reaches 90, but humidity could again push the heat index to 106 degrees. Southeast gusts increase to 20 mph.
Drink water before heading outdoors and schedule frequent cooling breaks. Beachgoers and waterfront visitors should prepare for persistent heat despite the Gulf breeze.
Monday remains sunny near 90. Southeast winds increase to 7 to 16 mph, with gusts reaching 21 mph.
Those gusts continue Tuesday, when another 90-degree afternoon develops. Wednesday stays sunny near 90, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph.
Drivers using I-37, U.S. 181 and the Harbor Bridge approaches should watch for gusty crosswinds, especially in exposed areas.
The supplied five-day outlook shows no rain or thunderstorms through Wednesday. It also identifies no specific tornado, hail or flooding threat for Corpus Christi.
The Weather Prediction Center expects thunderstorms along portions of the central and eastern Gulf Coast. However, that broader discussion does not establish a storm threat for Corpus Christi.
A change finally appears Thursday. The NWS introduces a 20% shower and thunderstorm chance while keeping temperatures near 90.
Until then, persistent humidity and triple-digit heat indices remain the immediate concern.
Five-Day Corpus Christi Weather Outlook
- Today: Sunny. High 90; heat index up to 106. Gusts to 18 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny. High 90; heat index up to 106. Gusts to 20 mph.
- Monday: Sunny. High 90. Gusts to 21 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny. High 90. Gusts to 21 mph.
- Wednesday: Sunny. High 90. Gusts to 20 mph.
