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DISCUSSION

Issued at 510 PM CST Thu Feb 5 2026

A transition to a mid-level ridging pattern becomes established across the region today as surface high pressure moves overhead. This setup will promote dry, mostly clear conditions with strong radiational cooling overnight. As a result, another cold night is expected tonight, followed by a gradual warming trend this weekend and into next week. The overall synoptic pattern remains quiet, with no notable disturbances anticipated.

Highs today will be similar to yesterday, generally ranging in the low 60s to 70s. Overnight lows tonight will fall into the mid 30s north, to low 40s elsewhere, except around 50 degrees along the immediate coast. Warmer temperatures return Friday, with highs reaching 80s across much of the inland region and peaking in the mid to upper 80s by midweek. Overnight lows gradually moderate during this time, warming to the upper 50s by Monday night.

Looking ahead to early and mid next week, the region enters into peak marine fog season. Dewpoints over the coastal waters are expected to increase into the 65-70 degree range combined with light southeast winds and relatively cooler sea surface temperatures. This pattern may lead to periods of marine fog and visibility restrictions over the coastal waters.

AVIATION

(00Z TAFS) Issued at 510 PM CST Thu Feb 5 2026

VFR (largely SKC) conditions will prevail through the TAF period. Generally light W-SW winds or light and variable winds will prevail through Friday with speeds remaining below 10 kts.

MARINE

Issued at 1256 PM CST Thu Feb 5 2026

A gentle northerly flow (BF 3) will back westerly then southwesterly this afternoon. Onshore flow returns late this week, becoming gentle to moderate by early next week. Winds over the waters will subside and settle into a gentle to moderate southerly flow with an occasional westerly component through the end of the week. As onshore flow returns and strengthens early next week, moisture increases over cooler waters and marine fog may become a concern.

FIRE WEATHER

Issued at 1256 PM CST Thu Feb 5 2026

Minimum relative humidity values will be in the 20-30% range again today with ERC values remaining elevated in the 70-85th percentile. Fortunately, light and variable winds should limit elevated fire weather conditions today. However, conditions may deteriorate tomorrow as drier air pushes min RH values into the mid teens. Combined with increasing ERC values and dry fuels, the risk for elevated to potentially critical fire weather conditions will increase. Despite lighter winds, a Fire Danger Statement (RFD) or Red Flag Warning (RFW) may be needed for inland locales.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Corpus Christi 41 77 47 77 / 0 0 0 0 Victoria 40 80 45 78 / 0 0 0 0 Laredo 42 79 46 83 / 0 0 0 0 Alice 39 80 44 80 / 0 0 0 0 Rockport 47 72 51 71 / 0 0 0 0 Cotulla 40 80 44 82 / 0 0 0 0 Kingsville 39 79 45 80 / 0 0 0 0 Navy Corpus 48 72 53 70 / 0 0 0 0

CRP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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