CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Happy Saturday Coastal Bend!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Isolated showers dissipate tonightModerate to Major Heat Risk (2/3 out of 4)Heat Advisory on Sunday for Kleberg & Kenedy CountiesNueces River flooding continues
August starts with dangerous heat and isolated showers possible Sunday
This weekend, we will see an influx of moisture from the Gulf as winds shift to a more direct onshore flow. With forecast ‘feels-like’ temperatures from 110-115 degrees across the Coastal Bend, the National Weather Service has gone ahead and issued a Heat Advisory through 7 PM on Saturday. With this dangerous heat sticking around through the weekend, additional advisories may be issued on Sunday or Monday as air temperatures close in on the 100-degree mark area-wide. On Sunday, temperatures will once again climb into the upper 90s in Corpus Christi, with inland communities approaching 100 degrees in some spots. Moderate to Major Heat Risk (level 2/3 out of 4) will continue through the beginning of next week. Please make sure to stay cool, hydrated, and look before you lock. Check on kids, pets, and the elderly as they are more prone to heat-related illness!
Nueces River Flooding
The Nueces River at Three Rivers crested at around 39.3 feet Saturday afternoon. Today the river is starting to recede, but water levels are still in the major flood stage. As of Sunday afternoon around 2:45PM, the Nueces River is sitting at 38.54 feet, and is forecast to exit the major flood stage on Tuesday. After that, the Nueces River at Three Rivers will return to normal levels by next weekend.
Major Victory in the Watershed
If you thought Saturday’s progress in Lake Corpus Christi, today’s was even better. This Sunday, we hit 49.On Saturday, water capacity at Lake Corpus Christi reached 41.8%, and is only expected to climb further! Capacity at Choke Canyon has not changed since Thursday and remains at 24.9%. Since Lake Corpus Christi is a smaller body of water compared to Choke Canyon, the “change” in capacity will be greater in Lake Corpus Christi. Combined reservoir capacity sits at 29.7%, and will likely surpass 30% in the next few hours. This is big news for the Coastal Bend, as we will meet the criteria to exit Stage 3 Water Restrictions and jump back up to Stage 2 Water Restrictions. We haven’t seen this in years, and it is certainly good progress being made in our watershed.
Have a great rest of your weekend, Coastal Bend!