Special Marine Warning Issued for Corpus Christi and Coastal Texas Bays Through Saturday Evening
The National Weather Service has issued a Special Marine Warning for coastal waters and bays near Corpus Christi as strong thunderstorms move through the area with high winds and hail.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi has issued a Special Marine Warning (VTEC: /O.NEW.KCRP.MA.W.0001.260214T2350Z-260215T0145Z/). The alert was issued at 5:50 PM CST and remains in effect until 7:45 PM CST on February 14, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several bays and coastal waters, including:
- Bays: Baffin Bay, Upper Laguna Madre, Corpus Christi Bay, Nueces Bay, Copano Bay, Aransas Bay, Redfish Bay, San Antonio Bay, Mesquite Bay, and Espiritu Santo Bay.
- Coastal Waters: From Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out to 20 NM, and from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out to 20 NM.
- Specific Locations: Riviera Beach, Flour Bluff, Packery Channel, Corpus Christi Naval Air Station, Port Aransas, Port Oconnor, and Malaquite Beach.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected areas are advised to move to safe harbor immediately until the hazardous weather passes. The National Weather Service emphasizes that all individuals on board vessels should be wearing life jackets.
Expected Conditions
Radar indicates a line of strong thunderstorms moving south at 30 knots. Expected hazards include:
- Wind: Gusts of 34 knots or greater.
- Hail: Small hail is possible.
- Marine Hazards: Suddenly higher waves and frequent lightning.
- Precipitation: Heavy downpours are expected with these storms.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately as of 5:50 PM CST. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 7:45 PM CST on February 14, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice