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Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rainfall Potential Continues

A low pressure center tracking across the Great Lakes and its associated cold front extending across the Southern Plains will focus occasional showers and thunderstorms through tonight. A few of these thunderstorms may become severe alongside heavy rainfall that may cause flash flooding; Portions of the Southern Plains would be the greatest threat for these hazards through tonight. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, May 1, 2025 at 12:02:20 pm CDT

A Marginal Excessive Rainfall Outlook has been issued by the Weather Prediction Center (WPC) for today through early Saturday across much of South Texas. Heavy or multiple rounds of rainfall may result in flash flooding. Don't try to enter flood waters, plan an alternate route. Turn around don't drown!
Morning clouds will break apart and lead to a mostly sunny afternoon. Highs will climb to the mid 80s along the coast to the upper 90s over the Brush Country. There is a low (10-20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms over the Coastal Plains.
There is a MODERATE risk of rip currents today, accompanied by mostly cloudy skies becoming mostly sunny, highs around 80 degrees, and SE winds around 15 mph. Dangerous swimming conditions may be present, especially near piers and jetties. Please be very cautious if entering the waters.
There is a low to medium (20–40%) chance that showers and thunderstorms near the Rio Grande will move eastward into the Brush Country tonight. Cloud coverage will increase with southeasterly winds of 10-15 mph and lows in the low to mid 70s.
Several disturbances will result in chances for showers/thunderstorms into early next week, especially this coming Saturday with a medium (40-70%) chance due to a passing cold front. Relief from the heat with temperatures remaining below 90 degrees for a few days.

 
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Alice
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Beeville
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Corpus Christi
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Corpus Christi NAS
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Cotulla
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Kingsville NAS
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Laredo
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Port Lavaca
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Rockport
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Victoria
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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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