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KEY MESSAGES

Issued at 618 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

- Coastal flooding and rip currents will continue through the week into the weekend due to Hurricane Isaias

- Generally dry across South Texas through the week and into the weekend with a low chance of rain by early next week

- Moderate to Major risk of heat related impacts return next week

DISCUSSION

Issued at 1226 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

Very little changes from previous forecasts. Mostly dry and warm conditions are expected for most of the forecast with only a low chance for showers Monday. Better rain chances return to the forecast late next as we head into next weekend. Although we will not get any direct impacts from Hurricane Isaias, long period swells are expected through the end of the week are expected to interact with Ekman Transport to promote coastal flooding. Coastal flooding and high risk of rip currents are expected to continue through the weekend with coastal flooding even possible at time low tide periods.

Warm temperatures return with highs in the 90s through the week into next week. Moisture will increase next week with heat index values over 105 degrees returning along with a moderate to major risk of heat-related impacts Monday. Please remember to continue to practice heat safety: take breaks when outside, drink plenty of water, and look before you lock.

AVIATION

(00Z TAFS) Issued at 618 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

VFR condtions will continue through the overnight hours. MVFR conditions are possible for KALI and KVCT terminals in the early morning hours due to fog. VFR conditions will then return, with an increase in winds starting in the early afternoon around 15-20 kts.

MARINE

Issued at 1226 PM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

Northeasterly winds around moderate to fresh (BF 4-5) levels continue with periods of fresh to strong levels through the day, especially offshore. Periods are expected to build around 9-10 seconds with seas around 9-10 ft by Friday afternoon/evening. A Small Craft Advisory has been expanded to the nearshore waters and remains in effect through today. Winds are expected to subside by Saturday.

FIRE WEATHER

Issued at 1228 AM CDT Fri Oct 9 2026

Still not anticipating any significant fire weather concerns through the next week with mainly moderate humidity levels and weak winds. Rain chances are low to very low, mainly along the Coastal Bend through the week and the upcoming weekend.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Corpus Christi 70 91 74 90 / 0 0 0 0 Victoria 66 96 70 95 / 0 0 0 0 Laredo 70 95 74 96 / 0 0 0 0 Alice 67 93 70 93 / 0 0 0 0 Rockport 73 90 77 89 / 0 0 0 0 Cotulla 67 95 72 96 / 0 0 0 0 Kingsville 68 91 72 91 / 0 0 0 0 Navy Corpus 76 87 80 88 / 0 0 0 0

CRP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

TX...Coastal Flood Advisory until 7 AM CDT Sunday for TXZ245-342>347- 442-443-447.

High Rip Current Risk until 7 PM CDT this evening for TXZ345-442- 443-447.

GM...Small Craft Advisory until 7 AM CDT Saturday for GMZ250-255-270- 275.