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Tropical Depression Nine in the Gulf of America; California October Heat Wave Continues

Tropical Depression Nine is forecast to track toward the central U.S. Gulf Coast while strengthening into a tropical storm by early Wednesday and a hurricane on Thursday. Stay tuned to forecast updates. Much higher than typical October temperatures will continue across much of California through midweek. Temperatures are forecast to gradually cool beginning Thursday in Coastal California. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Wed, Oct 7, 2026 at 4:04:40 am CDT

Given the forecast for a persistent, northeasterly wind at 20-25 kts starting Thursday, a Small Craft Advisory has been issued going out through at Least Friday morning (with an extension likely in subsequent forecasts updates). Seas will increase to 5-7 ft Thursday and then 7-9 ft Friday.
Near the Bay of Campeche, Tropical Depression Nine has strengthened into Tropical Storm Isaias as of the 4 AM CDT update. The forecast calls for Isaias to strengthen into a hurricane Thursday. Impacts across the western Gulf will be an increased surf, rip current risk, and coastal flooding. Stay tuned for the latest update.
Mostly clear skies are in store today with the seabreeze bringing an isolated chance for a shower/storm. With abundant 90F temps, it'll be warmer than normal.
Expect partly cloudy skies today with only a low chance for isolated showers. That said, it will be a breezier beach day. There's a low risk for rip currents today but low risk does not mean no risk. Dangerous rip currents are possible especially near piers and jetties.
A quiet night is in store with partly cloudy skies. Lows will be in the upper 60s to upper 70s.
Drier air will allow for mostly clear skies and warmer temps through the weekend. Folks heading to Gulf-facing beaches will need to be careful due to the increased surf, rip current risk, and coastal flooding concerns associated with tropical system approaching the north-central Gulf coastline.

 
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Alice
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Beeville
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Corpus Christi
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Corpus Christi NAS
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Cotulla
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Kingsville NAS
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Laredo
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Port Lavaca
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Rockport
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Victoria
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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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