850 FXUS64 KBRO 041746 AFDBROArea Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Brownsville TX 1246 PM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025
...New DISCUSSION, AVIATION, MARINE...
.KEY MESSAGES... Updated at 1245 PM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025
- Moderate risk of rip currents along the Lower Texas beaches through at least Sunday evening.
- Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected each day, increasing in coverage mid to late next week.
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.DISCUSSION... Issued at 1245 PM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025
Daily low (20% or less) precipitation chances will continue through early next week, mainly along and east of I-69E, as a weak mid level low gradually translates from the north central Gulf toward the southwestern Gulf. This mornings 12Z sounding measured a precipitable water value of 1.67 inches, which is just above the 50th percentile according to SPCs sounding climatology. Meager moisture content should limit the threat for heavy rainfall, although brief, heavy rainfall cannot be ruled out with any showers or thunderstorms that develop. 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. In combination with diurnal instability and the sea breeze, low to medium (30-60%) rain chances are expected each day 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.
For the Lower Texas beaches, there is a moderate risk of rip currents through at least Sunday evening. Use caution if youre planning to swim in the water. In addition, well have to keep an eye on the potential for minor coastal flooding, mainly during high tide, due to increasing swell/period and proximity to the full moon and higher astronomical tides.
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.AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1245 PM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025
VFR will prevail through the forecast period at all TAF sites. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms may develop, but confidence is too low to warrant a mention with this TAF issuance.
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.MARINE... Issued at 1245 PM CDT Sat Oct 4 2025
A weak mid level low pressure over the north central Gulf is expected to gradually move into the southwestern Gulf. 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 (20-60%) rain chances through mid week next week. Locally enhanced winds and seas are likely within any showers or thunderstorms. Waterspouts may also be possible.
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.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS... BROWNSVILLE 73 92 75 93 / 0 10 0 10 HARLINGEN 70 93 71 94 / 0 10 0 10 MCALLEN 72 96 74 99 / 0 0 0 10 RIO GRANDE CITY 69 96 71 99 / 0 0 0 0 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND 78 86 79 88 / 10 10 10 10 BAYVIEW/PORT ISABEL 72 89 74 91 / 10 10 0 10
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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
NWS BRO Office Area Forecast Discussion