State data found that at least 279 people in Texas were killed by heat last year, and a large portion of those deaths were likely migrants who died after crossing the border.
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State data found that at least 279 people in Texas were killed by heat last year, and a large portion of those deaths were likely migrants who died after crossing the border.
State officials caution Texans about local power outages but expect the grid to stay up.
The City has measures in place to ensure proper and safe City services in public safety, transportation, water, homelessness, and animal care.
ERCOT expects sufficient electricity generation as much of the state will plunge into frigid temperatures.
Rain is in the forecast across much of the state this weekend, but it won’t be enough to reverse the drought that has gripped Texas since last fall.
The National Weather Service predicts an extended period of intense heat Friday through early next week.
The City of Corpus Christi is preparing for an influx of visitors to area attractions and beaches for the Memorial Day weekend.
The combination of gusty north winds, very low humidity, very dry grasses and brush, and warm temperatures will allow for any wildfire activity to spread rapidly through late afternoon Friday.
If you are visiting Corpus Christi for Spring Break 2022 the CC PD has compiled a few links to help you gather information and be safe.
A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect from Thursday evening through Friday morning. A change over to sleet and snow is also possible over the Brush Country with accumulations less than 1".
The City of Corpus Christi has an emergency management plan to address issues such as individuals and pets in need of shelter and utilities.
Governor Greg Abbott will readied state resources as heavy rain, flash flooding, and river flooding threaten South Texas and the Coastal Bend over the next few days.
This could result in possible lowland flooding from the Violet area to Oso Bay. Crews also continue to monitor La Volla Creek, the Island and Flour Bluff.
As the City monitors the weather conditions, residents are encouraged to safeguard family, pets, and property.