Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 4 at 5:51PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 4, 2026 - 3:51pm
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 550 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Airport Road Addition, or 8 miles east of Falfurrias. This
thunderstorm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Flowella.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Brooks; Inland Kenedy
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: