CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — A persistent upper-level disturbance along the Texas coast will move slowly west over the next 48 hours, with rain chances ending late Sunday followed by fair and warmer but dusty conditions through the work week.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Rain and a few thunderstorms will continue to pelt the Coastal Bend this weekend
- Heaviest rainfall will be along the coastal areas, with up to 4 inches in places
- Upper ridge moves over the region to bring drier and warmer conditions
- Sarahan dust moves into South Texas during the work week
CORPUS CHRISTI FORECAST
Today:
Mostly cloudy with rain shoiwers and a few thunderstorms likely
Temperature:
High in the middle 80s
Winds:
Southeast wind 8 to 12 mph
Tonight:
Mostly cloudy with rain showers and thunderstorms resuming before daybreak
Temperature:
Low in the upper 70s
Winds:
Light and variable wind
Sunday:
Mostly cloudy and breezy with rain showers and a few thunderstorms likely
Temperature:
High near 90
Winds:
South southeast wind 13 to 22 mph
With ground saturated, heavy rain will quickly result in ponding, flooded low water crossings and rising streams. Be careful out there this weekend.