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Looming storm clouds signal the return of muggy, unsettled weather to the Corpus Christi region.Corpus Christi Today
The Corpus Christi area is experiencing noticeable mugginess in the air, leading to a chance of showers on Saturday night into Sunday morning and the potential for thunderstorms on Sunday evening. While most areas will likely only see light rainfall, there is a risk of severe weather including large hail and high winds.
Why it matters
The return of muggy conditions and increased rain chances are a notable weather pattern shift for the Corpus Christi region, which can impact outdoor activities, travel, and daily routines. The threat of severe thunderstorms on Sunday evening is also an important public safety concern that residents should monitor closely.
The details
Dew points in the upper 60s and lower 70s have made the humidity very noticeable in the Corpus Christi area. This moisture could lead to around a 20-30% chance of light showers on Saturday night into Sunday morning, just enough to wet the grass. On Sunday evening, current weather models indicate the potential for stronger thunderstorms that could become severe, with the main threats being large hail and high winds. The National Weather Service has placed Corpus Christi and most of the Coastal Bend under a Level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather, with areas to the northwest in a Level 2 risk.
Saturday night into Sunday morning: Chance of light showers (~20-30%)Sunday evening: Chance of thunderstorms, some potentially severe
What’s next
Residents should continue to monitor the weather forecast and any severe thunderstorm watches or warnings issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday evening.
The takeaway
The return of muggy, unsettled weather to the Corpus Christi area brings an increased chance of rain and the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms on Sunday evening. While most areas will likely only see light rainfall, the threat of large hail and high winds requires residents to stay weather aware and prepared to take shelter if necessary.