Corpus Christi, Texas – Heat and gusty winds are building across South Texas today, with temperatures pushing into the 90s before a shift toward storm chances arrives by the end of the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, a drier pattern will dominate through Friday, with highs climbing between 91 and 96 degrees across inland areas like Laredo, Cotulla, and Alice. Coastal cities including Corpus Christi and Rockport will stay slightly cooler in the 80s but still face increasing southeast winds of 20 to 25 mph.
Rain chances remain limited through midweek, with only about a 15 percent chance of isolated storms Wednesday. By Saturday, scattered thunderstorms begin to return, with coverage increasing into Sunday as a potential cold front approaches the Coastal Bend.
By Sunday, rain chances rise to between 25 and 50 percent, with storms capable of brief downpours and lightning that could impact outdoor plans and beach conditions. A moderate risk of rip currents is also in place along Gulf-facing beaches, especially near Port Aransas.
Residents should stay hydrated during the heat, secure loose outdoor items due to gusty winds, and monitor changing conditions heading into the weekend as storm chances increase.
Five Day Forecast for Corpus Christi, Texas:
- Wednesday: Isolated storm chance (15%), high 91°F, low 69–74°F
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, high 96°F, low 69–74°F
- Friday: Mostly dry and breezy, high 96°F, low 70–74°F
- Saturday: Scattered storms (15–25%), high 92°F, low 60–67°F
- Sunday: Storms likely (25–50%), high 77°F, low mid-70s
