Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rain in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in California

Scattered severe thunderstorms, associated with tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds are likely today from the southern Plains into the Ozarks, and mid Mississippi Valley. Excessive rainfall is also likely in these areas. Gusty easterly winds and low relative humidity will support elevated to critical fire weather over coastal portions of California today into Thursday. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, Nov 4, 2024 at 4:32:09 pm CST

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Severe Thunderstorms 11/4

Small Craft Advisory

Coastal Flood Advisory/High Risk of Rip Currents

Tropical Weather Outlook

Today

Beachcast

Tonight

An approaching cold front will bring us a chance for showers and thunderstorms, some potentially strong to severe, this evening through Tuesday morning. Stay weather aware this evening into the overnight hours. Always have multiple ways to get warnings!

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Tuesday morning as southerly winds increase to around 30 knots and seas climb to 7-10 feet.

The Coastal Flood Advisory and High Risk of Rip Currents has been extended into Tuesday morning. Up to 1' of inundation is possible, especially during times of high tide. Dangerous swimming conditions will also be present over the next few days. Be cautious if you are heading out to the coast!

Tropical Storm Rafael has formed and is forecast to be a hurricane when it passes near or over the Caymen Islands by Tuesday evening. Rafel is forecast to enter the western Gulf later this week. Given significant uncertainties in the long-range forecast track and intensity, it is too soon to determine what, if any, impacts could occur. Residents and visitors to South Texas should continue to closely monitor the forecast and stay alert to any changes. For more information visit: hurricanes.gov

Partly cloudy and breezy today with a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will continue to run above normal with highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s range.

Mostly sunny with a HIGH risk of rip currents along area beaches, please exercise caution if entering the water especially near piers and jetties.

An approaching cold front will bring us a chance for showers and thunderstorms (some potentially strong to severe) this evening through Tuesday morning. As the front passes overnight, slightly cooler conditions will follow, with lows dipping into the mid-60s to low 70s.

*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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