Near record and dangerous heat for the second half of the week

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Happy Wednesday!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Feels like temps around 110º

Major to extreme heat risk

Afternoon sea breeze showers

Near-record and dangerous heat is in the forecast for today. Across the area, we'll see afternoon high temperatures in the upper 90s or even possibly in the triple digits. Feels like temps will be well into the 100s around 110°. This puts us very close to the criteria to see heat alerts potentially becoming necessary. Remember, we need to hold a heat index value of 110º or more for at least two hours for a heat advisory to be issued. Regardless, this heat needs to be taken seriously, and heat safety should be put into practice.

Stray afternoon and early evening showers are possible with the help of the sea breeze. Rain chances look to be mor