Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi International Airport (KCRP)

Lat: 27.77°NLon: 97.51°WElev: 43ft.

Overcast and Breezy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SE 21 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 9 Mar 1:51 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Portland TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Cloudy then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. North wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Light southeast wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
Portland TX
 27.88°N 97.35°W
1:21 pm CDT Mar 9, 2026
2pm CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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