A Fire Danger Statement is in effect for Jim Hogg, Starr, and Brooks counties from 12-6 PM Thursday for breezy winds and lower humidity across areas of severe to exceptional drought conditions. Burning of any kind should be avoided and strongly discouraged.
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect for the Laguna Madre and the Near Shore Gulf Waters (0-20 nm) until midnight CST. Breezy southerly winds 15-20 kts gusting up to 25 kts or so will result in hazardous marine conditions through tonight.
Above normal temperatures continue, with an increased chance of rain Saturday night through Sunday night, mainly across the ranchlands. Rain chances diminish from the ranchlands (55-80%) south to the RGV (25-55%). Stay positive, let's not scare it away!
In the Location column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. A new window will open.
In the Wind column, the letter indicates direction the wind blows from (N=North, E=East, S=South, W=West, NE=Northeast, etc). VRB is "variable" and G is "gust". Wind speeds are in MPH.
In the Baro (pressure) column, values are in inches.
In the Remarks column, HX is the Heat Index and WCI is Wind Chill Index (if shown). These are "Feels Like" temperatures. VSB is Visibility. "N/A" will be displayed if values are not available.
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