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Free sandbags will soon be distributed to residents in four areas of Corpus Christi in preparation for hurricane season, which began June 1. City crews will distribute a totals of 12,000 sandbags, with residents receiving up to seven per vehicle, a news release from the city said. More:Hurricane Season 2021: Here’s everything you’ll need to be prepared in South Texas Drivers should clear an area in the trunk or bed of their vehicle and must remain inside…

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – In preparation of hurricane season which began June 1, the City’s Public Works Department will be distributing free sandbags to the public on select weekends starting in June in four different areas of the City. City crews will distribute 3,000 free sandbags at each location for a total of 12,000 sandbags across the four different locations. Residents will receive a maximum of seven free sandbags per vehicle. Drivers are asked to…

After a rainy start to the week, showers and thunderstorms continued to roll through Corpus Christi and the surrounding areas Thursday morning. Several windows for heavy rain are expected to continue through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.  The NWS is expecting a total of 2 to 4 inches of rainfall through the end of the weekend.  Due to slow-moving storms, the NWS is warning the Coastal Bend about possible flash flooding through Saturday and renewed…

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – In preparation of hurricane season which began June 1, the City’s Public Works Department will be distributing free sandbags to the public on select weekends starting in June in four different areas of the City. City crews will distribute 3,000 free sandbags at each location for a total of 12,000 sandbags across the four different locations. Residents will receive a maximum of seven free sandbags per vehicle. Drivers are asked to…

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The hurricane season started June 1. Here’s everything you need to know to be prepared for the weeks to come. More:Hurricane season 2021: Tropical disturbance in Gulf of Mexico, heavy rain expected in South Texas More:Daily rain and storm chances expected into next week More:Track the Gulf storm that threatens to become first tropical storm of season to hit Texas What’s the forecast? The Coastal Bend has seen showers and thunderstorms in the weeks leading…

After a Memorial Day filled with sunshine, the Coastal Bend was hit with rainfall and thunderstorms early Tuesday morning.  According to the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout Tuesday and into the evening.  The NWS has issued a small craft advisory to the Coastal Bend, warning of choppy bays and southeast winds up to 30 knots.  Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi was open Tuesday, but has warned students and visitors to use…

The National Weather Service announced a disturbance weather system in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday. The storm, named Invest 91L for the time being by the agency, had winds between 30-35 mph Friday. The NWS said the disturbance has a 60% chance of development to turning into a tropical storm. Heavy rain and the potential for flooding in southeast Texas and Louisiana are forecast through Saturday. Earlier this week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center predicted another above-normal…

The National Weather Service announced a disturbance weather system in the Gulf of Mexico Thursday. By Friday, the storm had winds between 30-35 mph and the agency said the disturbance has a 60% chance of development to turning into a tropical storm. Heavy rain and the potential for flooding in southeast Texas and Louisiana are forecast through Saturday. Earlier this week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center predicted another above-normal hurricane season, albeit one that experts don’t anticipate…

Hurricane season officially begins June 1, but a disturbance in the western Gulf of Mexico is getting a head start that has a 60% chance of development to turn into a tropical storm. The National Weather Service announced a disturbance in the western gulf Thursday evening. Conditions have become more favorable for a tropical development, and a short-lived tropical depression or storm could form before the disturbance moves inland over the northwest Gulf Coast Friday evening. Safety first:What…

Hurricane season officially begins June 1, but a disturbance in the western Gulf of Mexico is getting a head start that has a 40% chance of development. The National Weather Service announced a disturbance in the western gulf Thursday evening. Conditions have become more favorable for a tropical development, and a short-lived tropical depression or storm could form before the disturbance moves inland over the northwest gulf coast Friday evening. The weather service said regardless of development, there…

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The City of Corpus Christi and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) continue to monitor roads due to widespread showers causing flooding around the City. Here’s the latest list of road closures from the City’s Public Works Department: Holly Road at State Highway 286 North Beach:North Shoreline Boulevard near the USS Lexington Las Colonias subdivision:            Calle San Carlos, Calle San Marcos, Call San Lucas, Calle Cuernavaca            ** Best access to…

Getting around the Coastal Bend may become a bit challenging this week due to the inclement weather. Here is an updated list of which roads have been reported as flooding or closed, according to TxDOT: Aransas County FM 1069 from BS35 to Fuqua Street  (Eastbound and Westbound lanes) BS 35 From SH 188 to Estes Road (Southbound lane) Nueces County SH 361 – Between PR 22 and Zahn Road (Southbound lane) IH 69 NB Frontage…

Heavy rains can inundate local rivers, creeks and streets in a flash flood. Flash flooding is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in both Texas and the nation. The National Weather Service advises if you are in an area prone to flooding, follow local news outlets and social media to be aware of possible flood conditions. If you can safely evacuate to higher ground, do so immediately. In a vehicle The most important piece of advice…