Corpus Christi Texas News

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Due to the deteriorating weather conditions caused by Tropical Storm Nicholas, two of the three airlines that serve Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) have proactively canceled all of their flights for the next 24 hours.  Both United Airlines and Southwest Airlines have canceled all flights in and out of CCIA for the rest of the day.  At this time, American Airlines is showing all flights leaving and arriving today as scheduled. …

Flooding and road closures are expected throughout Monday due to Tropical Storm Nicholas. Along with rain, residents in the Coastal Bend can expect heavy rain for the next few days. The Texas Department of Transportation momentarily considered shutting down a key section of state Highway 286 because of flooding. Northbound lanes of the highway detour to U.S. Highway 181 and Staples Street were set to be closed as of 8:30 a.m. Power out:Tropical Storm Nicholas causes power…

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The City of Corpus Christi and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) continue to monitor roads due to widespread showers and thunderstorms. The roads closed due to flooding are: During inclement weather, we want our community to be safe. If you must get out in these conditions, remember: Drive slower than usual, so you have time to react to other traffic on the roadway. Turn on your headlights, so you are visible…

Tropical Storm Nicholas is continuing its path toward the Texas coast Monday morning, prompting local school districts to close and the community to brace for substantial rain. According to the National Hurricane Center’s 10 a.m. advisory, the storm currently has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and is located 166 miles south of Corpus Christi, and is moving north northwest at 5 mph. Nicholas could bring rains of 8 to 16 inches across the coastal area. As…

As Tropical Storm Nicholas strengthens as it moves toward the Texas coast, the Coastal Bend is beginning to see heavy rain, flooding and power outages. The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi issued a hurricane watch, a tropical storm warning, a storm surge warning, a tropical storm watch, a storm watch and a flash flood watch in effect through Tuesday morning. AEP Texas said it was monitoring the Tropical Storm. At 9:45 a.m., there were…

Tropical Storm Nicholas continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico, and will bring intense rains and strong winds. It’s forecast to make landfall in Texas later today, potentially as a hurricane. Tropical Storm Nicholas has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, according to the 4 a.m. CDT advisory from the National Hurricane Center. The storm could bring rains of 8 to 16 inches across much of the Texas coast, with rains of 5 to…

The National Hurricane Center is reporting that Tropical Storm Nicholas could bring life-threatening storm surge to the Texas coast as it makes landfall.  Nicholas has winds of 60 mph, and is 166 miles south of Corpus Christi as of NHC’s 4 a.m. update. Tropical-storm-force winds extend 115 miles from the center and should reach Texas this morning.  According to the NHC, the storm may strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall.  Here’s what we know. Track the…

Tropical Storm Nicholas continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico, and will bring intense rains and strong winds. It’s forecast to make landfall in Texas later today, potentially as a hurricane. Tropical Storm Nicholas has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, according to the 4 a.m. CDT advisory from the National Hurricane Center. The storm could bring rains of 8 to 16 inches across much of the Texas coast, with rains of 5 to…

Tropical Storm Nicholas continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico, and will bring intense rains and strong winds. It’s forecast to make landfall in Texas later today, potentially as a hurricane. Tropical Storm Nicholas has maximum sustained winds of 60 mph, according to the 4 a.m. CDT advisory from the National Hurricane Center. The storm could bring rains of 8 to 16 inches across much of the Texas coast, with rains of 5 to…

Here’s a list of school closures for South Texas as Tropical Storm Nicholas moves closer to the Coastal Bend.  Check back to Caller.com for updates. Del Mar College: Classes are canceled and all campus facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 13 and Tuesday, Sept. 14. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi: The university will shift to remote instruction on Monday, Sept. 13 and Tuesday, Sept. 14. Staff should report to campus on Monday morning to perform…

 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX– The National Hurricane Center predicts Tropical Storm Nicholas will produce 5 to 10 inches of rain beginning as early as tomorrow, Monday, September 13, with landfall expected along the Texas Gulf Coast on Tuesday.    The City’s Solid Waste Department reminds residents heavy rain causes street flooding and can turn over trash and recycling carts. Customers are advised to wait until the morning of their collections this week to set out their carts. Do not place them in street gutters. If necessary, place them in the area behind the curb but not blocking sidewalks.   Garbage, Recycling, and Brush & Bulky Collections are not expected…

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The City of Corpus Christi and the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Nicholas in the Gulf of Mexico as Nueces and Kleberg counties remain under a Tropical Storm Warning. Residents are encouraged to safeguard family, pets, and property.  The City is working closely with the National Weather Service (NWS). Though impacts from this system are very dependent on where it moves, the NWS forecast shows Tropical Storm Nicholas is expected to produce heavy rains and high winds along the Texas coast.  City departments remain prepared and have prepositioned barricades near the Marina, North Beach, Flour Bluff, and Las Colonias near La Volla Creek. High-water rescue vehicles also will…

Tropical Storm Nicholas continues to move toward the Texas and Mexico coast, and some strengthening is expected before it makes landfall. Nicholas has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph, according to an advisory issued at 10 a.m. from the National Hurricane Center. The storm is forecast to gradually strengthen as it slowly approaches the Mexican or Texas coast sometime Monday evening or Tuesday morning.  Nicholas is located 130 miles northeast of Veracuz, Mexico, and is moving north northwest…

Tropical storm Nicholas is expected to bring heavy rainfall and coastal flooding to South Texas and Louisiana coasts over the next few days. Due to the expected rain and flooding Beach Access Road 4 was closed Sunday morning while beaches remained open, according to a Nueces County news release. “The rains are expected to bring flooding, and I urge all to monitor conditions carefully and take precautions as necessary,” said County Judge Barbara Canales said. “While…