Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 27 at 9:42AM CDT until May 27 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 7:42am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
At 941 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Holly Beach,
or 8 miles west of South Padre Island, moving east at 20 mph. Port
Isabel airport reported a wind gust of 61 mph at 932 AM CDT.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated and observed.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Laguna Vista Police Department, Holly Beach, Laguna Heights, Port
Isabel High School, and Port Isabel--Laguna Heights.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Cameron, TX
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: