Severe Weather Threat Shifted to the Southern Plains and Mid-South; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Multiple rounds of strong to severe thunderstorms may produce very large hail, swaths of damaging wind, a few tornadoes and heavy rain across parts of Texas into the lower Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys. Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue to promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Apr 29, 2026 at 4:14:27 am CDT

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Heat Concerns

Severe Weather Threat Wednesday

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Extended Forecast

Temperatures will continue to increase through early this week. Temperatures will be as much as 15 degrees above normal and there is a moderate to high probability that we have heat related concerns through Wednesday. Plan ahead to adjust outdoor activities as necessary. Heat index values as high as 110 are possible which are especially impactful early in the season when we are not adapted to it.

There is a low chance for a few strong thunderstorms to move into South Texas on Wednesday. This will depend on how far south an approaching cold front can progress.

Rain chances will be increasing on Wednesday with the best chance Friday and Friday night, especially the northern portions of S TX, then decreasing Saturday. Expected total rainfall amounts from Wednesday to Saturday is 0.25"-1" with isolated amounts up to 2". Locally heavier rainfall may lead to flooding of low-lying areas, urban areas, creeks and streams. If you encounter a flooded road, turn around, don't drown!

Seasonal conditions are expected today with highs in the lower 80s and a moderate southeasterly wind. Water temperatures are in the upper 70s. There is a LOW risk of rip currents across area beaches today.

Tonight, it will be a little breezy and warm with lows mainly in the 70s.

Above normal temperatures and dry conditions continue through mid-week. By late in the week a cold front will move into the area cooling temperatures and bringing a chance for rain on Friday and Saturday.

*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 Weather Threat Shifted to the Southern Plains and Mid-South; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

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