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Issued by NWS Brownsville, TX
Issued by NWS Brownsville, TX
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511 FXUS64 KBRO 300527 AAA AFDBRO Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1227 AM CDT Sat Aug 30 2025 ...New AVIATION... .DISCUSSION... Issued at 1037 PM CDT Fri Aug 29 2025 The main concern this holiday weekend continues to be heat, as subsidence under a mid-level high pressure over West Texas with low- level moisture brought by south-southeasterly winds brings heat indices into the triple digits each day through Labor Day. Near to slightly above average high temperatures persist, but a moderate to major (level 2 to 3 of 4) risk of heat-related impacts are expected through the weekend. Heat indices from 105-111 are possible across the region, with the highest values expected in the mid-upper RGV and along US-77. Special Weather Statements (SPS) highlighting this heat are not out of the question today and Sunday. For resources on staying safe in the heat, visit weather.gov/heatsafety. Mid-level ridging will maintain low rain chances today. As this ridge shifts west, deeper layer moisture builds, bringing PWAT values around 2". Shortwaves on the eastern periphery of this ridge will allow for a low chance (<20%) showers along the sea breeze Sunday afternoon. A stationary front located over north/central TX will slowly work its way south, providing forcing for an increase in rain chances to moderate (40-60%) along the boundary Monday and Tuesday. WPC maintains a Marginal Risk (level 1 of 4) of excessive rainfall for northern portions of Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks, and Kenedy counties Monday, which brings the possibility of isolated flash floods to low lying and poor drainage areas. These showers and thunderstorms through Tuesday also carry the risk of gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and lightning to the CWA. As the frontal boundary washes out by midweek, expect seasonal to a touch below average temperatures and a daily low chance (<30%) of showers and thunderstorms along the sea breeze. Late next week, guidance suggests surface high pressure over central US surging southward behind a digging trough into next weekend. This pattern is expected to bring well below-average temperatures to the midwest. This is a week or more away, so confidence is lower at this range, but deep South Texas is not expected to see as significant of a departure from normal in temperatures. However, present guidance suggests a low chance (<20%) that afternoon highs fail to reach 90 degF next weekend following the passage of the secondary cold front tied to this strengthening high. This front can also provide increased chances for showers and thunderstorms. Further updates to come as we head into next week. && .AVIATION... (06Z TAFS) Issued at 1224 AM CDT Sat Aug 30 2025 VFR will prevail at the aerodromes through the next 24 hours. Light to moderate winds and clear to partly cloudy skies are anticipated through the period. && .MARINE... Issued at 1037 PM CDT Fri Aug 29 2025 Mid-level high pressure over west TX will allow for subsidence and generally favorable marine conditions through the weekend. Expect light (occasionally moderate in afternoon) south-southeasterly flow and slight seas to prevail, before low rain chances (20%) return Sunday. Moderate rain chances (40-50%) Monday and Tuesday as a frontal boundary sinks southward across TX. Passage of this boundary will shift winds out of the north, before returning to generally southeasterly by late next week. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... BROWNSVILLE 95 80 96 79 / 0 0 10 10 HARLINGEN 98 76 98 75 / 0 0 10 10 MCALLEN 103 79 102 79 / 0 0 10 0 RIO GRANDE CITY 104 77 104 77 / 0 0 0 0 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND 90 83 90 82 / 0 0 10 10 BAYVIEW/PORT ISABEL 94 79 93 78 / 0 0 10 10 && .BRO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...None. && $$