CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Hello, Coastal Bend! We're wrapping up this weekend with colder weather as the arctic air settles in.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Gusty, northerly winds
- Cold Weather Advisory in place midnight until Monday morning
- Freeze Warning in effect midnight into Monday morning
As we close out the weekend, our weather takes a cold turn with plunging temperatures. Throughout today, we only warmed up to the low 50s and upper 40s for our neighborhoods, and that was thanks to some sunlight that we had. As we head into tonight and no sunshine, temperatures will be very cold in the 30s.
As for warnings and alerts, we do have a Freeze Warning going into effect midnight tonight through Monday 9 a.m. as well as a Cold Weather Advisory during the same window. Monday brings back the return of showers to the forecast, with PM showers expected to be the heaviest. The lingering effect from this rain will better determine the wintry mix we are expecting on Tuesday. For now, it is safe to say that majority of the Coastal Bend will see freezing rain according to the National Weather Service, along with sleet. There is also a possibility some of our northern communities will see some light snow/ snow flurries as well. It is very important we protect the 4 P's starting today: People, Pets, Plants, and Pipes.
Our roads will potentially be slippery and covered in black ice Tuesday into Wednesday, with temperatures at or below freezing.
CORPUS CHRISTI FORECAST
Today: Mostly sunny with gusty, northerly winds
Temperature: High 51ºF
Winds: N 15-25 mph, gusts to 30 mph
Tonight: Mostly clear skies, slightly windy
Temperature: Low 35ºF
Winds: NNE 10-15 mph, gusts to 20 mph
Monday: Increasing cloud covers, showers throughout the day
Temperature: High 51ºF
Winds: NNE 15-20 mph, gusts to 25 mph
Have a great Sunday!