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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 551 AM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026

* Above normal temperatures, with a daily Moderate Heat Risk.

* Generally dry weather, but very isolated convection a daily possibility. * Low to Moderate Risk of rip currents at the local beaches.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 1006 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026

Summer-like conditions will continue through the period. Above normal daytime highs and overnight lows will prevail, with largely dry weather in place. However, occasional bursts of deep tropical moisture, with precipitable water values nearing two inches, will support highly-isolated showers and thunderstorms along the sea breeze boundary during the daylight hours, and in the form of streamer activity over the lower Texas coastal waters at night.

Additionally, a Moderate Heat Risk can be expected daily, with a general low risk of a Heat Advisory on one or more days.

Finally, sea conditions along the Lower Texas Coast will support a Low to Moderate Risk of rip currents at the local beaches each day.

AVIATION

(12Z TAFS) Issued at 551 AM CDT Fri Jul 3 2026

Light southeast winds with a few passing low clouds prevail across Deep South Texas early this morning. Light winds will increase and become gusty later this morning into the afternoon. VFR conditions are expected for the next 24 hours.

MARINE

Issued at 1006 PM CDT Thu Jul 2 2026

Favorable marine conditions are expected during the period, with a modest pressure gradient producing light to moderate winds and low to moderate seas. Although Small Craft Advisory is not likely to be needed, occasional Small Craft Should Exercise Caution due to winds cannot be entirely ruled out.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

BROWNSVILLE 94 80 95 80 / 0 0 0 0 HARLINGEN 96 76 96 77 / 0 0 0 0 MCALLEN 100 79 101 79 / 0 0 0 0 RIO GRANDE CITY 100 77 101 78 / 0 0 0 0 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND 87 81 87 81 / 0 0 0 0 BAYVIEW/PORT ISABEL 92 78 92 78 / 0 0 0 0

BRO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

TX...None. GM...None.