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KEY MESSAGES

Issued at 103 PM CDT Wed Oct 7 2026

- Coastal flooding and rip currents will be possible later this week due to the tropical system currently in the Bay of Campeche

- Generally dry across South Texas through the week and into the weekend with a low chance of rain along the coast at times. Higher chances over the gulf.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 103 PM CDT Wed Oct 7 2026

Very little changes from previous forecasts. Mostly dry conditions are expected over land with low to medium rain chances over the Gulf waters through Friday as Tropical Storm Isaias moves away from the region. Although we will not get any direct impacts from Isaias, long period swells are expected through the end of the week are expected to interact with Ekman Transport to promote coastal flooding. Apart from the coastal flooding, moderate to high chances of rip curretns will also be expected.

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

AVIATION

(18Z TAFS) Issued at 103 PM CDT Wed Oct 7 2026

VFR conditions are expected throughout this TAF cycle with light winds.

MARINE

Issued at 103 PM CDT Wed Oct 7 2026

Northeasterly winds around moderate to fresh (BF 4-5) levels continue through tonight before increasing to fresh and strong levels Thursday, especially offshore. Winds will subside by early this weekend. Late week conditions may be influenced by potential tropical development. Keep up to date with the latest forecasts.

FIRE WEATHER

Issued at 127 AM CDT Wed Oct 7 2026

Not anticipating any significant fire weather concerns the work 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 73 91 73 90 / 0 10 0 10 Victoria 70 96 69 94 / 0 0 0 10 Laredo 72 93 71 92 / 0 10 0 10 Alice 71 93 70 92 / 0 0 0 10 Rockport 75 91 74 90 / 10 0 0 10 Cotulla 70 94 70 92 / 0 0 0 0 Kingsville 72 92 71 90 / 0 10 0 10 Navy Corpus 78 88 77 87 / 0 10 0 10

CRP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

TX...None. GM...Small Craft Advisory from 7 AM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday for GMZ270-275.