Corpus Christi, Texas – South Texans should brace for climbing heat and poor air quality this week as seasonally hot temperatures and Saharan dust return to the region by Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, Monday and Tuesday will carry a 20–40% chance of isolated showers, especially inland near Tilden, Freer, and Cotulla, where highs could top 95°F. Heat index values will steadily rise, reaching between 100° and 109° midweek as drier air and dust move in from the Gulf.
Cities like Laredo (96°F), Beeville (91°F), and Victoria (91°F) will see minimal rain chances, increasing heat, and hazy skies due to dust particulates. Along the coast, temperatures remain slightly cooler—around 88°F in Corpus Christi and 86°F in Port Lavaca—but the UV index will remain extreme, and beachgoers should prepare for air quality impacts. Winds will shift southeast at 10–15 mph, pushing humidity back inland.
Residents are advised to limit outdoor activity during peak heat, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Those with respiratory issues should monitor air quality and consider staying indoors as Saharan dust concentrations build.
Heat risks and hazy skies are expected to intensify through Friday, with no significant rainfall expected after Tuesday.
🌤 Five-Day Forecast for South Texas:
- Monday: 89–97°F, 10–40% chance of showers, heat index up to 103°
- Tuesday: 90–96°F, 15–35% chance of showers, breezy and humid
- Wednesday: 91–98°F, 5–20% rain chance, Saharan dust arrives
- Thursday: 91–101°F, mostly sunny, air quality concerns continue
- Friday: 91–102°F, hot and hazy, minimal rain, UV index extreme
