Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Threats with Nicholas

Tropical Storm Nicholas is expected to slowly move northeastward through southeastern Texas today. Heavy torrential rainfall is expected on the eastern half of Nicholas from extreme southeastern Texas into Louisiana and southern Mississippi and will likely result in areas of life-threatening flash and urban flooding. Also, the outer rain bands of Nicholas may produce a tornado or two.
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Last Update: 1027 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021

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Corpus Christi, TX Local Forecast Office

18NM S Port Aransas TX

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Synopsis: Weak to moderate northwesterly winds will continue today as Nicholas moves east along the Upper Texas Coast, however seas will remain at Small Craft Advisory levels before improving throughout the afternoon. Dry conditions today will give way to isolated and scattered showers tonight through Wednesday, especially over the open waters. Weak to moderate onshore flow develops tonight before returning to offshore Wednesday and continuing through Thursday morning. Weak to moderate onshore flow thereafter will accompany an increase in moisture along with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms each day.

Rest Of Today
Northwest wind 10 to 15 knots. Seas 6 feet with occasional seas up to 8 feet.
Tonight
Southeast wind 5 to 10 knots shifting southwest after midnight. Seas 5 feet with occasional seas up to 6 feet. A slight chance of showers.
Wednesday
North wind 10 to 15 knots shifting northeast in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet with occasional seas up to 5 feet.
Wednesday Night
East wind 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday
North wind 5 to 10 knots shifting northeast in the afternoon. Seas 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday Night
Southeast wind around 10 knots shifting south after midnight. Seas 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Friday
South wind 5 to 10 knots shifting southeast in the afternoon. Seas 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Friday Night
Southeast wind 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Saturday
Southeast wind 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
Southeast wind 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
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Last Update: 1027 AM CDT Tue Sep 14 2021
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