Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 9 at 7:58AM CDT until May 9 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 9, 2026 - 5:58am
Expires:
May 9, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 758 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over La Rosita,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Rio Grande City, Roma, Escobares, Garciasville, La Rosita, Los
Alvarez, Fort Ringgold County Park, Garceno, Starr County Sheriffs
Office, and Roma City Hall.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
Area Description:
Starr, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
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