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HUMP DAY FORECAST: Temps, wind, fire danger to increase over the coming days

Near- record heat is expected by Friday
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Happy Hump Day!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Moderate Fire Danger (2 of 5) Wednesday and Thursday
  • High/Very High Fire Danger Friday (3/4 of 5)

Spring Break is well underway and while the sunshine will continue on, so will our concern for fire danger. Please continue to avoid activities that could spark a fire. Today's fire risk will be higher as humidity drops and dry, south winds pick up. Expect temps to reach the upper 80s, lower 90s this afternoon.

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Another cold front is on the way overnight into Thursday and again as we head overnight into Saturday. This will hardly bring a cool-down, but do expect strong winds and dry air. We'll be facing an elevated fire risk the rest of the week and critical into the weekend.

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Be safe and have fun! Remember, you can check on beach conditions any time ,right here.

CORPUS CHRISTI FORECAST
Today: Mostly sunny and breezy
Temperature: High 87ºF
Winds: SSE 15-25 mph, gusts to 35

Tonight: Clear and windy
Temperature: Low 59ºF
Winds: S 10-20 mph

Thursday: Sunny and breezy
Temperature: High 92ºF
Winds: WSW 15-25 mph

Have a wonderful day!