Frigid Temperatures are Expected to Plunge below freezing
A powerful cold front is set to sweep through Corpus Christi late Tuesday, bringing icy winds and plummeting temperatures, similar to a previous cold blast weeks ago. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), temperatures will drop below freezing across most of the region, including areas along the coast.
In a social media post, the local NWS office confirmed that winds will be strong overnight and conditions will turn dangerously cold. Officials are urging residents to prepare for extreme cold and take precautions to stay warm.
Dramatic Temperature Drop on the Way
Tuesday will start warm, with highs between 74°F and 84°F, but temperatures will rapidly decline overnight. By Wednesday morning, the low will range from 36°F to 45°F, with colder air settling in as the week progresses.
By Wednesday afternoon, highs will struggle to surpass 47°F to 56°F, with overnight lows dipping to 25°F to 33°F—potentially the coldest night of the week. Thursday will bring another bitterly cold day, with highs only reaching 44°F to 47°F, followed by overnight lows between 35°F and 42°F.
The cold will persist into Friday, with highs ranging from 44°F to 50°F. Additionally, the NWS predicts a 50% chance of rain, making conditions even more challenging for those without adequate shelter.
Emergency Shelters and Warming Centers Available
To help residents and their pets stay safe from the bitter cold, Corpus Christi officials are opening emergency warming centers and shelters:
- Emergency Refuge Shelter:
- Location: Natatorium’s Gym, 3202 Cabaniss Parkway
- Opening Time: 6 p.m. Wednesday
- Closing Time: Noon Thursday
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Free Bus Transportation Provided:
- Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) will offer no-cost rides
- Pick-up at Staples Street Station (6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Wednesday)
- Return service starts at 8 a.m. Thursday
- Additional Transport Options:
- Port Ayers Station to Carroll High School Bus Stop
- Shuttle service is available at the shelter from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday
- Daytime Warming Centers:
- All city senior centers and libraries will remain open during normal operating hours for public use.
Stay Safe as Temperatures Plummet
City officials encourage residents to dress in layers, check on elderly neighbors, and bring pets indoors. Additionally, residents should be cautious of hypothermia and frostbite risks, particularly in the early morning and late-night hours.
Residents should prepare for freezing temperatures, gusty winds, and potential rain as this strong cold front moves in. Stay updated with local weather alerts and use the available warming shelters to stay safe during this icy blast.