Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

Several rounds of severe thunderstorms are forecast from the southern Plains to the Midwest today through Friday. Large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are possible. A significant warm-up is expected for much of the southeastern U.S. and parts of the central U.S. into next week. Several daily record high maximum and high minimum temperature records are likely to be broken. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Mar 4, 2026 at 9:58:39 am CST

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Extended Forecast

A pattern change late this week will bring an opportunity for showers and thunderstorms to the area this weekend. Potential rainfall totals range from more than an inch in the northwest to around a quarter inch southeast.

Strong southeasterly winds will develop late this morning and through the afternoon for bays and waterways between Port Aransas and Baffin Bay. Winds gusting 25 to 30 knots are expected with choppy to rough seas in the bays.

More above normal temperatures are in store today with high temperatures in the 80s to the lower 90s inland. Highs will be in the 70s to around 80 near the coast. Southeast winds will become breezy to windy this afternoon.

Expect temperatures in the 70s today with a moderate to strong onshore breeze. There is a moderate risk of rip currents. Use caution if going into the water, especially near jetties, piers, etc.

Partly cloudy tonight with warm temperatures in the upper 60s and lower 70s.

Above normal temperatures continue through the end of the week. Rain chances increase this weekend and we'll see temperatures come back down a few degrees Sunday.

*Hourly Weather Roundup ( )*
*Location*	*Sky/Weather*	*Temp*	*Dewpt*	RH	*Wind*	*Baro*	*Remarks*
Alice	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Beeville	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Corpus Christi	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Corpus Christi NAS	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cotulla	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Kingsville NAS	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Laredo	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Port Lavaca	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rockport	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Victoria	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Note: "N/A" or "MISG" will be displayed if values are not available. In the LOCATION column, click on links for a list of recent observations at sites of interest. In the WIND column, 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 "heat index", WCI is "wind chill index", and VSB is "visibility" (if shown).

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Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Record Temperatures Likely for Eastern U.S.

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