Tuesday morning: Predictions indicate that Tropical Storm Harold is expected to reach the coastline around Port Mansfield sometime between 8-11 am. The 4 am forecast cone has adjusted slightly southward compared to the previous projection. The area is still on track to experience considerable rainfall, accompanied by strong winds and a minimal possibility of tornadoes.
Tropical Storm Warnings are active across the entire Coastal Bend until additional updates are provided. Additionally, an advisory for Coastal Flooding is in place for the islands. Anticipate a storm surge of 1-3 feet along with a significant risk of high rip currents.
Expect widespread showers and intense thunderstorms between 5 am and 10 am. These timeframes will be slightly shifted towards later hours for communities more to the west. Rainfall amounts are projected to range from 2 to 4 inches across a broad area of the Coastal Bend, with the possibility of isolated higher accumulations. As the rain arrives, there is a likelihood of localized street flooding. However, don’t anticipate extensive widespread flooding due to dry ground conditions. The system is expected to move away relatively swiftly, resulting in flooding confined to specific areas.
Remember: exercise caution and avoid driving through flooded areas. Refrain from entering storm waters.
Anticipated wind speeds for Corpus Christi are 30-40 mph, with the potential for gusts reaching up to 50 mph. There’s a chance that we might encounter temporary tropical storm conditions, leading to the issuance of tropical storm warnings. The most potent winds are expected to transpire from 4 am to 10 am.
Here’s a breakdown according to the Futurecast:
As you step outside, temperatures will be in the upper 70s to lower 80s, accompanied by the heavy tropical rainfall brought by Harold.
Certain schools have decided to cancel or delay classes.
Around midday, most of the most intense rainfall will have relocated to the western section of the Coastal Bend. Despite this, temperatures remain notably more excellent compared to previous days, hovering in the mid-80s.
Afternoon on Tuesday: As school lets out for the day, expect the continuation of brisk winds. It’s advisable to have an umbrella on hand. While most rain is expected to taper off, some feeder bands will still envelop the Coastal Bend.
High temperatures are projected to reach the upper 80s for the most part.
Anticipate a decrease in radar activity during the evening hours. However, the possibility of rain remains as the rain bands persistently move across South Texas.
IN THE UPCOMING PERIOD: There’s a chance of scattered shower activity throughout Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, owing to the prevailing tropical moisture. The atmosphere remains humid, with temperatures settling in the upper 70s and low 80s.
The possibility of rain showers persists on Wednesday afternoon, although not as widespread as on Tuesday. Due to reduced rain and cloud cover, temperatures rise to the mid-90s.
TROPICAL UPDATE: Alongside Tropical Storm Harold in the Gulf, another noteworthy area in the Atlantic, accompanied by named storms Emily, Franklin, and Gert.
GLANCING FORWARD: With the inland trajectory of the tropical disturbance expected by Wednesday, a resurgence of high pressure becomes prominent, leading us into a hot and arid weekend. By Friday, heat index values will rebound to 110-115 degrees.