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Wednesday's Forecast: Near-record high temperatures expected this afternoon

Near-record high temperatures expected this afternoon
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Good Afternoon, Coastal Bend! We are expecting hot temperatures this afternoon that will be near-record of triple digit air temperatures.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Heat and humidity increase throughout the week. Today, we hit a high of 99ºF , the record for today is 101ºF. Temperatures are gradually heating up with high pressure in place, clearer skies and majority sunshine.

Heat risk increases to a level 3 out of 4 for Thursday and Friday as our more inland neighborhoods will see and feel majority of the risk. Thursday, we could see a small opportunity of passing showers in the afternoon followed by a drier weather pattern into the weekend.

CORPUS CHRISTI FORECAST

Tonight: Partly cloudy skies, light winds

Temperature: Low 78ºF
Winds: S 5-15 mph

Thursday: Mostly sunny conditions, afternoon showers possible

Temperature: High 97ºF
Winds: S 5-15 mph

Thursday night: Mostly clear skies

Temperature: Low 77ºF
Winds: S 10-15 mph

Have a great Wednesday!