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KEY MESSAGES

Updated at 623 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2026

- Potential for elevated fire weather conditions over the Brush Country and inland Coastal Plains daily through Wednesday

- Dry weather and warming trend continues through this upcoming weekend

DISCUSSION

Issued at 159 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2026

Very little change from the previous forecast package with ridging remaining in control aloft through early next week. Rain-free conditions will persist with daily Elevated fire weather concerns across the inland Coastal Plains and Brush Country. Winds will generally be light to moderate through the end of the week, with gusts to around 20 mph at times during the afternoon hours. We will continue to monitor conditions in case a Fire Danger Statement is required.

Otherwise, expect a warming trend to continue into the weekend, with highs approaching the triple digits out west by Saturday. There is a 30-50% chance of patchy to areas of fog developing late tonight into early Friday morning mainly over portions of the Victoria Crossroads and inland Coastal Plains. No other concerns are expected at this time.

AVIATION

(00Z TAFS) Issued at 623 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2026

VFR conditions will prevail through the forecast across South Texas terminals. A wildfire is currently active and burning over west Kenedy County, causing smoke to carry northward into CRP/ALI. Although visibility is not impacted currently, slight hazy conditions may be noticeable. There is a low chance for patchy fog to develop over ALI/VCT between 10-14Z. Outside of that, VFR conditions will dominate. South to southeasterly winds 10-15 knots currently will weaken to below 10 knots tonight, then revamp heading into the afternoon. Gusts around 25 knots over CRP by the mid-afternoon Friday.

MARINE

Issued at 159 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2026

A gentle to moderate (BF 3-4) south to southeasterly breeze will persist through this weekend. Winds will occasionally strengthen to a fresh breeze (BF 5) over the bays and nearshore waters south of Port Aransas this weekend. No rain chances are expected at this time with seas between 2-4 feet.

FIRE WEATHER

Issued at 159 PM CDT Thu Mar 19 2026

Although winds will remain generally below critical criteria today, occasional wind gusts around 20 mph in combination with relative humidity of 15-30% and critically dry fuels over the Brush Country and inland Coastal Plains, will promote elevated fire weather concerns. Similar conditions will exist daily through early next week.

PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS

Corpus Christi 57 86 62 88 / 0 0 0 0 Victoria 54 86 58 89 / 0 0 0 0 Laredo 59 93 61 96 / 0 0 0 0 Alice 54 93 58 95 / 0 0 0 0 Rockport 62 79 64 80 / 0 0 0 0 Cotulla 57 94 58 99 / 0 0 0 0 Kingsville 54 90 59 92 / 0 0 0 0 Navy Corpus 63 78 65 79 / 0 0 0 0

CRP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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