CORPUS CHRISTI, TX — South Texas is in for an active weather day, with the Victoria Crossroads area most likely to feel the brunt of Saturday’s storms. The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi is flagging a marginal to slight chance of severe thunderstorms, with the primary hazard being strong, potentially damaging winds pushing north and east through the evening.
Warm, muggy air and a volatile atmosphere will help spark clusters of storms this afternoon and tonight. Some cells could produce wind gusts exceeding 60 mph, strong enough to break tree limbs and knock out power. While large hail and tornadoes are not the main concern, any rapidly intensifying storm could briefly spin where wind shear is stronger, particularly north of Victoria.
Heavy rain is also on the table. Slow-moving thunderstorms may dump quick bursts of rainfall, and forecasters have outlined a marginal risk for excessive rain. Localized flash flooding could develop in low-lying spots and along creeks across the Victoria Crossroads and surrounding rural communities.
Residents should keep a close eye on weather alerts into the evening and secure loose outdoor items ahead of the gusts. Drivers are urged to avoid flooded roads and use extra caution on U.S. 77, U.S. 87, and I-37, where downpours may sharply reduce visibility.
Storm coverage should diminish late tonight, with Sunday bringing breezy but drier conditions. Even so, the late-fall pattern remains unsettled, hinting at more bouts of active weather early next week.
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