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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 1133 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

- Coastal Flooding conditions possible once again

- Warming trend with well above normal temperatures through the period.

- Moderate to Major Heat Risk beginning this weekend for the inland Coastal Plains to the Brush Country through next week.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 1133 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

In terms of the overall pattern, expect a warming temperatures with dry conditions through the next week as a ridge settles into the region. WPC has the region portions of the Coastal Bend to the Brush Country seeing Moderate to Major heat stress conditions as early as Sunday. Will have to monitor for the potential need for a Heat Advisory, though it is imperative to practice heat safety regardless. Make sure to take frequent breaks and remember to stay hydrated, check those backseats, and avoid long exposure in these temperatures. For more information be sure to check out weather.gov/heatsafety.

PETTS is continuing to trend high with tide levels forecasted to be right around to just above 1.5 ft MSL. With swell periods also persisting around 7-8 seconds. This could lead to continued wave run- up leading to coastal flooding again. Due to it being close, the decision was made to hold off on an advisory at this time. This will be monitored with the next package to verify if one is necessary.

AVIATION

(06Z TAFS) Issued at 1133 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

Seasonal conditions expected through the is period. MVFR to IFR CIGS expected to develop overnight for most sites with mainly light to moderate winds. ALI/VCT could see some light fog late in the night. CIGS improve through the morning and we'll pick up some gusty southeasterly winds in the afternoon. Winds begin to subside late in the period with cloud heights lowering once again.

MARINE

Issued at 1133 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

Gentle to moderate (BF 3-4) onshore flow will persist through the week and into the weekend. Rain chances end tonight with little to no measurable rain expected through the weekend.

FIRE WEATHER

Issued at 1133 PM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026

Little to no measurable rain expected through the period. Minimum RH values will remain generally above 30-40%. Temperatures will increase to well above normal. The ERC is expected to remain low along with above normal moisture for fuels. Overall, fire weather concerns are not anticipated at this time.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Corpus Christi 84 72 86 73 / 0 0 10 10 Victoria 85 69 87 70 / 0 0 10 10 Laredo 94 73 94 73 / 0 0 10 0 Alice 88 71 91 71 / 0 0 10 10 Rockport 82 73 83 73 / 0 0 10 10 Cotulla 91 71 91 71 / 0 10 10 0 Kingsville 86 71 89 72 / 0 0 10 10 Navy Corpus 81 74 82 74 / 0 0 10 10

CRP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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