Corpus Christi, TX – Strong thunderstorms are sweeping across South Texas this evening, bringing wind gusts up to 50 mph and reports of small hail as they move through the Coastal Bend.
According to the US National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, winds between 40 and 50 mph were observed around 6 p.m. Friday along an outflow boundary ahead of the strongest storms. Forecasters say these gusty conditions are expected to continue over the next several hours as the line pushes east across communities including Victoria, Goliad, Refugio, Sinton, and Corpus Christi.
Radar imagery shows a solid band of heavy rain and embedded thunderstorms stretching from near Cuero and Edna south toward Beeville and Alice, tracking toward the Gulf Coast. Drivers along U.S. Highway 77 and Interstate 37 may experience sudden crosswinds, reduced visibility, and ponding on roadways during heavier downpours.
Small hail has also been observed in some areas, though no widespread damage has been immediately reported. Residents are urged to secure loose outdoor items and use caution if traveling this evening.
The strongest storms are expected to shift offshore later tonight, but brief gusty winds and heavy rain may persist in spots before conditions improve.
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