Mineral, TX Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 342 PM CDT Sat May 21 2022
This hazardous weather outlook is for South Texas. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and Tonight High Risk of Rip Currents for the Gulf-facing beaches of the Middle Texas Coast tonight. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for the Gulf-facing beaches of the Middle Texas Coast through 7 PM this evening. Heat Advisory in effect from noon through 7 PM today across the inland Coastal Plains, Brush Country and Rio Grande Plains. Heat indices may exceed 110 degrees over the area under Advisory and may range between 105 to 109 degrees elsewhere. Scattered thunderstorms are expected across South Texas tonight. A few storms could become strong to severe at times with gusty winds, small hail, heavy rainfall and dangerous lightning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday Scattered thunderstorms are possible Sunday through Monday, becoming numerous Monday night and Tuesday, then scattered again Wednesday. Some storms could become strong with wind gusts up to around 40 mph, small hail, heavy rainfall and dangerous lightning. There is a high risk of rip currents through Sunday morning. A moderate to high risk of rip currents is possible the rest of the day Sunday and into Monday. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated.

Issue Date: 953 AM CDT Sat May 21 2022
...HEAT INDEX VALUES BETWEEN 105 AND 109 DEGREES ARE EXPECTED TODAY... The combination of hot temperatures and high dewpoints will produce heat indices between 105 and 109 degrees today. Residents with outdoor activities planned are urged to drink plenty of water, wear light weight and light colored clothing and take frequent breaks from the heat. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. This is especially true during warm or hot weather when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.