650 FXUS64 KBRO 021731 AFDBROArea Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1231 PM CDT Thu Oct 2 2025
...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE...
.KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 1230 PM CDT Thu Oct 2 2025
- Increasing risk of rip currents return this weekend along the Lower Texas beaches.
- Daily low to medium (20-50%) rain chances return Friday through mid week next week, with the highest chances along the immediate coast and over the Gulf waters.
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.DISCUSSION... Issued at 1230 PM CDT Thu Oct 2 2025
Mid level ridging aloft will maintain generally rain-free conditions for this afternoon and evening, but is expected to shift westward as a broad mid level low centered over the Gulf Coast and Southeast US shifts slightly toward the southwest. In combination with increasing moisture content and diurnal instability, expect low (20% or less) precipitation chances to return on Friday and low to medium (20-40%) precipitation chances over the weekend. While most activity is expected to develop along the sea breeze during peak daytime heating, the influence of the mid level low and presence of elevated precipitable water values may allow for isolated showers or thunderstorms to develop overnight as well, mainly over the Gulf waters and immediate coast. Any activity that develops will be capable of locally heavy rainfall. Daily low precipitation chances, mainly associated with the sea breeze, continue into mid week next week. Otherwise, expect near to slightly above temperatures for early October to persist across Deep South Texas.
For the Lower Texas beaches, a low risk of rip currents will continue through Friday evening. However, it is likely well see an increased risk of rip currents this weekend, so use caution if youre planning to go to the beach.
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.AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1230 PM CDT Thu Oct 2 2025
VFR will prevail at all TAF sites through the forecast period. Low precipitation chances (around 20%) return just beyond the 18Z TAF timeframe at HRL and BRO.
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.MARINE... Issued at 1230 PM CDT Thu Oct 2 2025
Generally favorable marine conditions will prevail with low to moderate seas and light to moderate winds. Wave heights will increase to 3-5 feet over the Gulf waters due to increasing easterly swell. Precipitation chances return heading into the weekend and continue through early next week. Locally enhanced winds and seas are expected within any showers or thunderstorms.
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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... BROWNSVILLE 74 91 75 90 / 0 20 20 40 HARLINGEN 69 92 71 90 / 0 20 10 40 MCALLEN 72 96 74 94 / 0 20 10 30 RIO GRANDE CITY 69 96 70 95 / 0 0 0 10 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND 80 86 79 85 / 0 20 30 40 BAYVIEW/PORT ISABEL 74 88 74 87 / 0 20 20 40
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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...22-Garcia
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