The chance for showers and thunderstorms will increase through the day as a warm front moves north and an upper level disturbance moves across South Texas. Otherwise, mostly cloudy skies with highs in the 80s. Breezy southeast winds can be expected this afternoon.
There is a HIGH risk of rip currents along area beaches today. Please use extreme caution if you choose to enter the waters. Minor coastal flooding may also be possible due to long period swell, persistent onshore flow, and surf height of 3 to 4 feet.
An upper level disturbance will bring a storm system eastward across South Texas Tonight. Numerous thunderstorms can be expected with some storms possibly becoming strong to severe. Damaging winds, large hail , dangerous lightning and heavy rainfall will be possible. Lows will range from the low to mid 70s.
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will continue through Wednesday night, with some strong to severe storms possible. High pressure will build into the area Thursday, bringing dry weather back to the area. Temperatures will gradually increase Thursday into the weekend.
The Storms Prediction Center has a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across the Rio Grande Plains and Brush Country and a marginal risk across the Coastal Bend and Victoria Crossroads. The chance for thunderstorms will increase through the day becoming numerous tonight. The strongest storms are expected tonight with large hail and damaging winds being the primary threats. Isolated tornado can not be ruled out. Heavy rainfall can be expected with localized flooding possible across portions of South Texas.