CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — An intense storm system will bring showers and thunderstorms tonight and early Saturday, with severe potential north of the Coastal Bend, followed by strong winds and elevated fire danger.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Overnight storms will bring modest rains over the Coastal Bend, with heavier rain north of the area
- A cold front early Saturday ends rain chances but sweeps drier air and strong wind into the region
- Elevated fire danger on land and gale warnings for marine interests Sunday
CORPUS CHRISTI FORECAST
Tonight:
Mostly cloudy and windy with scattered showers and thunderstorms
Temperature:
Low in the middle 60s
Winds:
South to southwest 16 to 31 mph
Saturday:
Morning showers, then clearing and windy
Temperature:
High in the middle 70s
Winds:
Northwest 16 to 32 mph
Sunday:
Sunny but very windy and dry
Temperature:
High in the middle 70s
Winds:
West 20 to 46 mph
Most of the significant rainfall will stay north of the Coastal Bend overnight, with the main concern strong winds and increasing fire danger on Sunday.