Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 9 at 7:57PM CDT by NWS Brownsville TX
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 9, 2026 - 5:57pm
Expires:
April 9, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 756 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
La Grulla, or near Los Ebanos, moving east at 15 mph.
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...
Palmview, Penitas, Sullivan City, La Joya, Los Ebanos, Garciasville,
La Grulla, Narciso G. Cavazos Elementary School, Abram-Perezville,
and Cesar Chavez Middle School.
This includes US Highway 83 between mile markers 824 and 850.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Starr; Southern Hidalgo
Forcast Office:
NWS Brownsville TX
Sender: