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Significant Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall Event in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Significant severe weather and heavy rainfall is likely from the central and southern Plains into the the Ozarks today into tonight. Tornadoes, potentially strong to intense, large hail and damaging winds are possible. Critical fire weather including gusty winds and low humidity will continue today over parts of Arizona, New Mexico, west Texas, and the central valley of California. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM (GMZ255) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM (GMZ255)
Issued by: National Weather Service Corpus Christi, TX
Last Update: 359 PM CDT Mon May 19 2025

Tonight: South winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: southeast 6 feet at 7 seconds.

Tuesday: South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: southeast 5 feet at 7 seconds.

Tuesday Night: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming east after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: southeast 4 feet at 7 seconds.

Wednesday: East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming around 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 7 seconds.

Wednesday Night: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 7 seconds.

Thursday: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 7 seconds.

Thursday Night: Southeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

Friday: Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

Friday Night: Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 3 feet.

Saturday: Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet.

Saturday Night: Southeast winds around 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.






Zone Forecast: Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM (GMZ255)

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