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Issued by NWS Brownsville, TX
Issued by NWS Brownsville, TX
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777 FXUS64 KBRO 272322 AAA AFDBRO Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED National Weather Service Brownsville TX 622 PM CDT Wed Aug 27 2025 ...New AVIATION... .DISCUSSION... Issued at 1230 PM CDT Wed Aug 27 2025 The latest radar and satellite imagery reveal generally rain free conditions early this afternoon across Deep South Texas, with only isolated showers over the Gulf waters and east of I-69E. There should be a slight uptick in activity along the sea breeze once again this afternoon as favorable moisture content and diurnal instability interact with the boundary. However, the GOES-19 Total Precipitable Water derived product estimates PWATs ranging from 1.90-1.97 inches along and east of US-281, which is lower than the past several days. This may result in more isolated to widely scattered coverage for the afternoon and early evening hours as the sea breeze pushes further inland. Similar to previous days, the main threats with any development are gusty winds, lightning, and locally heavy rainfall. Precipitation chances should come to an end through the first half of Labor Day weekend as subsidence associated with mid level ridging centered over Central Texas builds over Deep South Texas. While an isolated shower or thunderstorm cannot be ruled out, chances are less than 10%. Our main weather concern will shift to summer heat, especially as low level southeasterly winds keep dew points/humidity elevated. Afternoon high temperatures are expected to be near to slightly above normal for late August, with highs ranging from the mid 90s along the immediate coast to around 105 degrees across the Rio Grande Plains. In combination with the humidity, heat index values are expected to range from 100-110 degrees each afternoon. Given many of us will likely be enjoying outdoor activities through the holiday weekend, it is important to practice heat safety, including staying hydrated and taking breaks in the shade, to prevent heat-related illnesses. For Sunday into early next week, deterministic and ensemble guidance suggest the aforementioned mid level ridge will shift west, which will allow for a shortwave to translate along the periphery of the ridge and approach the Texas Coast. Moisture content is expected to increase in response to the shortwave, resulting in precipitable water values upwards of 1.8-2.0 inches by Sunday afternoon. This should allow for low to medium (20-40%) precipitation chances Sunday afternoon through at least Tuesday, as conditions should be favorable for diurnally-driven isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms. && .AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 614 PM CDT Wed Aug 27 2025 VFR conditions to prevail for the period. Expect light and variable winds tonight, with southeasterly flow returning Thursday. There is a very low chance (~10%) of isolated showers along the sea breeze Thursday afternoon after 18Z. && .MARINE... Issued at 1230 PM CDT Wed Aug 27 2025 Generally favorable marine conditions will prevail through next week with light to moderate southeasterly winds and low seas as mid level high pressure prevails. Low to medium (20-40%) rain chances return Sunday into early next week. && .PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... BROWNSVILLE 93 79 94 79 / 40 10 10 0 HARLINGEN 95 76 97 75 / 40 0 10 0 MCALLEN 98 79 100 79 / 30 10 10 0 RIO GRANDE CITY 100 77 102 77 / 20 10 0 0 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND 89 83 89 82 / 30 10 10 0 BAYVIEW/PORT ISABEL 92 78 93 78 / 30 0 10 0 && .BRO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...None. GM...None. && $$ SHORT TERM...22 LONG TERM....22 AVIATION...69-HK