481 FXUS64 KBRO 052323 AFDBROArea Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Brownsville TX 623 PM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
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.KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 621 PM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
- Coastal Flood Statement in effect through Monday evening along the Lower Texas beaches.
- Moderate risk of rip currents through the weekend.
- Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected each day, increasing in coverage mid to late week.
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.DISCUSSION... Issued at 1245 PM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
Daily low (20% or less) precipitation chances will continue through Monday, mainly along and east of I-69E, as a weak mid level low gradually translates from the north central Gulf toward Texas Coast. This mornings 12Z sounding measured a precipitable water value of 1.32 inches, which is with just above the 25th percentile for this time of year according to SPCs sounding climatology. Limited moisture content should result in mostly rain-free conditions, although an isolated shower cannot be ruled out along the immediate coast. Deterministic and ensemble guidance indicate more favorable moisture content will arrive by Tuesday or Wednesday, with precipitable water values expected to range near or above the 75th percentile as southeasterly flow transports rich, Gulf moisture. In combination with diurnal instability and the sea breeze, low to medium (30-60%) rain chances are expected each day Tuesday through the end of the week region wide. The highest rain chances will reside closer to the immediate coast, coinciding with the highest moisture content. Otherwise, expect near to slightly above normal temperatures throughout the week, with a minor (level 1 of 4) to moderate (level 2 of 4) heat risk.
The Coastal Flood Statement was extended through Monday evening based on observations seen from webcams along the South Padre Island beaches. The combination of long-period swell and proximity to the full moon and associated astronomical high tides will result in narrow beaches near high tide cycles. High tide is expected at 2:06 PM CDT this afternoon, 2:46 AM CDT Monday morning, and 3:33 PM CDT Monday afternoon.
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.AVIATION... (00Z TAFS) Issued at 621 PM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
Through 00z Tuesday....VFR conditions are expected to prevail through the 00z TAF cycle.
Easterly winds with speeds between 5-10 kts this evening will trend towards light and variable to calm tonight. A southeasterly component with speeds between 5-10 kts is expected to develop on Monday.
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.MARINE... Issued at 1245 PM CDT Sun Oct 5 2025
A weak mid level low pressure over the north central Gulf is expected to gradually move northwestward over the next day or two and move inland along the Texas Coast by Monday. Expect light to moderate winds and low to moderate seas throughout the forecast period, with seas of 3-5 feet over the Gulf waters through the weekend and 2-4 feet next week. Daily low to medium (20-50%) rain chances return by Tuesday and continue throughout the week. Locally enhanced winds and seas are likely within any showers or thunderstorms.
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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... BROWNSVILLE 75 93 77 92 / 0 10 10 40 HARLINGEN 71 95 72 93 / 0 10 10 40 MCALLEN 75 99 77 97 / 0 0 10 30 RIO GRANDE CITY 71 99 73 97 / 0 0 10 20 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND 79 88 80 88 / 10 10 20 40 BAYVIEW/PORT ISABEL 73 91 76 90 / 0 10 10 30
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.BRO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... TX...None. GM...None. &&
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SHORT TERM...22-Garcia LONG TERM....22-Garcia AVIATION...23-Evbuoma
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