Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi International Airport (KCRP)

Lat: 27.77°NLon: 97.51°WElev: 43ft.

Mostly Cloudy and Windy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 28 G 41 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 17 Apr 1:51 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Corpus Christi TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Heat index values as high as 86. South southeast wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Heat index values as high as 84. East southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a low around 64. North northeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a low around 66. East northeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Heat index values as high as 86. South southeast wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Heat index values as high as 84. East southeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 64. North northeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 66. East northeast wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 69. East wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East southeast wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Corpus Christi TX
 27.79°N 97.4°W
1:46 pm CDT Apr 17, 2026
2pm CDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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