Texas – A cool north breeze sweeps across the Coastal Bend this morning, rippling palm fronds and pushing a salty chill inland. Jackets feel necessary early, even near the water, as Corpus Christi wakes to a quieter but cooler winter pattern.
According to the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, temperatures sat in the upper 50s early with steady north winds near 15 mph and higher gusts at times. Those winds keep the air feeling cooler than the thermometer suggests, especially on bridges and exposed causeways.
Clouds linger through the morning before gradual clearing allows some sunshine later today. Highs reach the mid-50s, still below what many expect along the coast. Tonight, clearing skies allow temperatures to drop into the upper 30s. While ice is not expected, cooler pavement and breezy conditions can affect early travel along U.S. 181 and Harbor Bridge.
Saturday brings brighter skies and calmer weather. Sunshine dominates, though highs stay modest near the low 50s. By Sunday, the pattern shifts. Winds turn lighter and more southerly, pulling warmer Gulf air back inland. Highs rebound into the upper 50s with a noticeably milder feel by afternoon.
The warming trend accelerates early next week. Monday climbs into the upper 60s, and Tuesday pushes near 70 degrees. That swing matters for daily routines. Cool mornings followed by warm afternoons can create fog-prone windows near bays and low-lying roads.
Drivers should remain alert during early commutes, especially near water, and boaters should monitor winds today before heading out. Meteorologists continue tracking a colder national pattern, but South Texas sits on the warmer edge for now.
Five-Day Outlook for Corpus Christi, Texas
• Today: Mostly cloudy, breezy, high near 56
• Saturday: Sunny, high near 52
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 58
• Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 67
• Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 71
