Showers and Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Above Average Temperatures Expected in the West

Showers and thunderstorms will continue to produce locally heavy rainfall and isolated severe thunderstorms across the Southern Plains and Gulf Coast states through the weekend. Above average temperatures will start building over portions of the West this weekend and peak early next week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, May 8, 2026 at 3:02:28 am CDT

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A warm front will stall in the northern portions of S TX or S Central TX today, leading to a chance of showers and thunderstorms beginning this afternoon and continuing through Saturday morning. There is a Marginal Risk of Severe Storms with hail being the primary threat and damaging winds being the secondary threat. Tornadoes are unlikely.

There is a Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall this afternoon through Saturday morning. Rainfall totals of 1.5-2.5 inches with isolated 3 inch amounts are possible. Low-lying areas, urban areas, creeks and streams may flood. Motorists should not cross flooded roads. Turn around, don't drown!

Thunderstorm chances will develop as early as today and continue through the weekend. Be cautious if you are going fishing. Lightning strikes while fishing make up 9-11% of all lightning deaths in the US. Check your weather!

Highs will be in the 80s today under mostly cloudy skies. There is a low chance for showers and thunderstorms today. Chances for thunderstorms will increase this afternoon. A few storms could be strong to severe.

Rain and storm chances will increase tonight across all of S TX. A few storms could be strong to severe. There is a Marginal risk of severe weather AND a Marginal risk of excessive rainfall. Please pay attention and heed any warnings or advice of local officials.

Mostly cloudy skies are expected today with an increasing chance of storms this afternoon and tonight. Please monitor your weather. There is a LOW risk of rip currents. Rip currents and lightning are dangerous beach hazards.

Rain and thunderstorm chances will continue through Saturday. Rain will come to an end by the end of the weekend, with temperatures in the low 80s to low 90s.

*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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Showers and Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Above Average Temperatures Expected in the West

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